Trump Confirms $400M White House Ballroom Covers Military Bunker
Key Takeaways
- Trump revealed a large underground military complex beneath the White House ballroom.
- A federal judge temporarily halted the White House ballroom construction.
- The project costs about $400 million, with Trump claiming work would continue.
Bunker Under Ballroom
Trump confirmed the ballroom is a cover for an underground military complex.
The project includes bulletproof glass, drone-proof ceilings, and armored glass.
It replaces the East Wing and subsumes the PEOC.
A federal judge ordered construction halted but allowed security work to continue.
Trump justified it as necessary to protect against contemporary threats.
Historic PEOC Demolished
The project required demolishing the historic East Wing to replace the PEOC.
The PEOC was built during World War II and used on 9/11.
Trump described the ballroom as a hybrid project addressing contemporary security threats.
A preservationist group sued to block the project.
The ballroom is designed to host 650 to 1,000 guests.
Legal Battle and Public Scrutiny
A federal judge ordered construction paused until Congress authorizes it.
The ruling came in response to a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Trump dismissed the lawsuit as stupid and vowed to build the ballroom.
The project blends security infrastructure with a high-profile venue.
The PEOC has been an open secret for decades.
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