Trump claims donor-funded White House ballroom includes hidden build below with security focus

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. President Donald Trump touches on the construction of the White House ballroom at the annual National Governors Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath a planned White House ballroom, which he said will feature bulletproof glass and drone-proof protections while being funded entirely by private donors. The project, which Trump said is designed to accommodate large events and visiting dignitaries, would expand capacity at the White House, where he said existing rooms are too small for major gatherings. "The military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that’s under construction, and we’re doing very well," Trump said. Trump said the underground construction is already underway and tied to broader security measures surrounding the site, desc