Donald Trump’s administration has released aerial footage showing the construction progress on the White House ballroom.
Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared the video on X, which he said was filmed from Marine One during a flyover on the president’s journey to Joint Base Andrews.
The original East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the 90,000-square-foot facility, proceeding without congressional authorization.
Trump has defended the project, arguing it will offer a secure location for state visits, official ceremonies and inaugurations.
In February 2025, the ballroom’s cost was estimated at $100m. The figure later rose to $250m and has since grown to $600m.
