Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
October 15, 2025
President Donald Trump has welcomed nearly 130 donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner at the White House to reward them for their contributions to a new $250 million ballroom project. Trump says the East Wing ballroom will feature bulletproof glass and hold up to 999 people. Trump expressed enthusiasm for the renovation, highlighting the importance of maintaining the White House. Representatives from major companies like Amazon and Google attended the dinner Wednesday. Trump also unveiled plans for an arch at one end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge. The ballroom project still needs approvals from federal commissions, but Trump claims he can proceed without them.