Trump Fires Architect Over Ballroom Size Clash, Hires Shalom Baranes for Epic White House Ballroom

President Trump has put Shalom Baranes Associates in charge of designing the White House’s newest, most lavish ballroom, after creative clashes with the initial McCrery architect over size and speed. The East Wing was demolished in October to make way for this ambitious $300 million addition, which is inspired by Trump’s Mar-a-Lago venue but set to be far larger. The project is being funded by donors and is intended to be the grandest White House update since the Oval Office. Trump’s vision centers on expanding the estate’s event space and leaving a lasting legacy while preserving architectural excellence.