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White House Underground Complex Construction

March 30 – April 9, 2026

Where Things Stand

Construction of the massive subterranean military complex beneath the White House is currently proceeding ahead of schedule following the completion of the new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The project remains active as a prioritized national security measure intended to provide secure infrastructure during ongoing military conflicts.

How We Got Here

Apr 08, 2026President Trump publicly disclosed the existence of the secret military complex being built beneath the newly completed ballroom. [The Daily Wire]
Mar 10, 2026The President stated that the military requested the ballroom project and that the underlying construction was originally intended to remain classified. [news_article]
Jan 15, 2026The 90,000-square-foot ballroom was finalized on the site of the former East Wing.

News

That ugly ballroom epitomises the story of Donald Trump's presidency

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Trump Pulls Back Curtain On Secret Complex Under White House Ballroom

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Trump building 'massive' military complex beneath ballroom: what to know

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Trump says 'military wanted' White House ballroom: 'That was supposed to be secret'

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