Trump blasts lawsuit against White House ballroom, says it’s ‘too late’ to stop

January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Fox News) — President Donald Trump insists it is “too late” to stop the construction of a new ballroom at the White House despite facing a lawsuit challenging the project.

## Lawsuit Challenges White House Ballroom Construction
Trump defends the new ballroom as a private donation-funded gift to the U.S., criticizing the National Trust for Historic Preservation for filing the lawsuit after construction began.

## White House to Construct 90,000-Square-Foot Ballroom
The new ballroom, costing $300 million, will replace the current East Wing and accommodate 650 guests, maintaining the classical White House design.

## Trump’s Opulent Additions to White House
Trump has also added a new monument, the “Arc de Trump,” and gold accents throughout the Oval Office, including a “Presidential Walk of Fame” featuring past presidents’ portraits.

## Oval Office Gilded Makeover
In a personal touch, Trump covered the cost of gilding the Oval Office with gold accents, even renovating the Lincoln Bathroom to reflect the era of President Abraham Lincoln.

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