Trump appears on the roof of the White House to examine the current renovation work

President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House on Monday, telling the press that he was examining the potential renovations of the presidential residence.

Trump specifically appeared above the west wing and the press room, with journalists cluttered on the lawn of the White House to see it. There was also strong security during the appearance due to the president’s exhibition.

Trump spoke with several people on the roof, although the White House did not identify them or did not tell him.

The appearance occurs only a few days after Trump announced that he and private donors finance an estimated cost of $ 200 million in a new ballroom in the White House.

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President Donald Trump signals the roof of the west wing of the White House while he was touring August 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo of Win McNamee / Getty Images)

The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday in a briefing that construction should start in September and will be “finished well before the end of President Trump’s mandate”.

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President Donald Trump examines the White House land from the roof, Washington, DC, on August 5, 2025. (Photo of Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)

“The White House is currently unable to accommodate major functions in honor world leaders In other countries without having to install a large unsightly tent about 100 meters from the entrance to the main building, “said Leavitt, adding that the new ballroom will be” a very necessary and exquisite addition “.

She said the United States’s secret services will provide the necessary improvements and security changes during construction.

The white house press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Trump’s plan for a new ballroom in the White House. (Cell Gunes / Anadolu via Getty Images)

The project is intended to provide a dedicated space to host official events, state dinners and major ceremonial rallies.

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The planned addition of 90,000 square feet will accommodate around 650 seated guests and will remain faithful to the classic design of the White House.

Amanda Macias, Amanda Macias, contributed to this report