Drone Port, And ‘Top Secret’ Military Facilities: How Trump’s Ballroom Project Doubled In Size, Cost

President Trump had initially affirmed that the project cost would not be borne by U.S. taxpayers The ballroom project plan at the White House has seen dramatic expansions in terms of size and cost over the past year. Announced by President Donald Trump in July 2025, it was originally projected to cost USD 200 million, with the estimated expenses now expected to bear USD 400 million. According to a report by BBC News, the proposals have now grown to feature a rooftop “drone port”, an underground hospital and “top secret” military facilities — elements that have added to the estimate…