Trump says new White House ballroom will host future presidential inaugurations

President Donald Trump gave his daughter-in-law Lara Trump a tour of the White House site where a new ballroom is planned, telling her that “we’re gonna have the inauguration here,” according to reporting from The Independent. Trump said the ballroom would be a lasting addition that future presidents would use for generations, while adding that he himself would only get to use it for “six months.”

The remarks came as Trump promoted the ballroom project as part of his broader effort to reshape the White House and leave a long-term mark on the building. His comments framed the ballroom not just as an event space, but as a venue he expects to play a role in future presidential inaugurations, underscoring how he is presenting the project as a legacy-building initiative.