President Donald Trump expressed his desire to build a grand ballroom at the White House instead of the current East Room, where he recently signed an executive order targeting transgender women and girls in sports. Despite offering to fund the project with $100 million, his proposal was not accepted by the Biden Administration. Trump recalled his previous attempt to initiate the project during Barack Obama’s presidency, which was also rejected.

The East Room, designed as a “Public Audience Room,” is the largest of the State Rooms and hosts various events like dances and press conferences. Trump envisioned a ballroom similar to the one at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida mansion, spanning 20,000 square feet. While expressing his intention to fulfill this vision, he acknowledged the challenges of obtaining funding and approval from Congress and the National Park Service.

Historically, state dinners for foreign dignitaries have been held in tents on the White House grounds, even during past administrations. Trump criticized this practice and emphasized the need for a larger reception space at the White House. The feasibility of his ballroom project remains uncertain, considering the regulatory hurdles and the sacred nature of the White House grounds.

To proceed with his ambitious plan, Trump would require support from Congress and approval from the National Park Service, making it a complex endeavor. The involvement and backing of former presidents like Biden, Clinton, Obama, and Bush could potentially bolster his efforts, but the ultimate realization of his vision remains uncertain.