Overview
- Trump said the U.S. military is very much involved in the 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom and wanted it more than anyone.
- He said wealthy donors are paying for the project and that no taxpayer money is being used.
- People reported the Pentagon did not answer questions about why the military wanted the project.
- CNN has reported the build lets officials upgrade an FDR‑era bunker under the East Wing, and a January court filing said halting demolition would harm national security.
- Estimates have climbed to $400 million as construction continues, with Big Tech and defense firms named on a 2025 donor list and no public completion date announced.