"White House Ballroom Proposal Now Open for Public Comment"

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation, via PoPville

Federal Government
“White House Ballroom Proposal Now Open for Public Comment”

By Prince Of Petworth
Published February 19, 2026 at 1:05PM



Thanks to J. for passing on from the National Trust for Historic Preservation:

“The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has opened public comments on the proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House. ... Written comments are due March 4 at Noon ET.

The White House is a National Historic Landmark and National Park, owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. ... Public input should occur before construction makes the outcome irreversible.

As National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen has stated: “The American people deserve an opportunity to provide comment and shape the project.” ... Commissioners need to hear directly from the public.

Please take a few minutes to submit your comment.”
https://savingplaces.org/public-comment-period-white-house-ballroom

Read more: https://www.popville.com/2026/02/white-house-ballroom-proposal-open-dc-public-comment/

[SpankMe]

1. Oh, I have a comment alright

Trump can take that ballroom and shove it straight up his orange ass.

[Initech]

2. My comment: Fuck your shitty president and his bullshit ballroom!

[djacq]

3. So the demo happens before you ask permission.

Talk about ass backwards.

[Uncle Joe]

18. They're doing the same thing with Epstein's former ranch in New Mexico where the bodies

of at least two victims are probably buried.

Demolishing the house all of a sudden, it's a crime scene that was never investigated.

Sort of like asking for forgiveness instead of permission, but they never ask for forgiveness either.

[C_U_L8R]

4. When is an ellipse not an ellipse?

Whoever prostrated themselves to architect this gaudy monstrosity should have their drafting tools confiscated and melted down.

[maxsolomon]

8. Would you like their names?

Original Architect: James McCrery, AIA.

Current Architect: Shalom Baranes, AIA.

Current "drafting tools" being used by Architects: computers.

[electric_blue68]

19. Baaahahahaaaaa!

I had a beautiful set of drafting tools from W Germany that my dad had, and gave to me. Had them for decades.

[twodogsbarking]

5. Let me guess, all of the comments were positve and the dow is up.

[sinkingfeeling]

6. I submitted my comment.

[markie]

7. please comment

one and all... I know I have a comment

[maxsolomon]

9. Please clap

The official response to any critical comment will be: WGAF what you think, Lib?

[LudwigPastorius]

10. I held my tongue and made my case without spewing obscenities.

It weren't easy!

[Martin68]

11. Just submitted a very negative comment.

[RedWhiteBlueIsRacist]

12. All that toxic masculinity with Republicans and it turns out they're just a bunch of Ballroomers. LMAO.

[BidenRocks]

13. Not just NO!

But Fuck No!!

[Emile]

14. This fucking idiot needs to be removed from office.

[Norrrm]

15. Question one - Do you want to destroy part of the White House for another Trump monument?

Belated question.

[pfitz59]

16. I submitted

'put it back the way it was'.

[Figarosmom]

17. Asked if general public would

ever be invited in for a ball or would we have to take a tour to ever really see it.

[appleannie1]

20. I doubt they would print what I have to say.

[The Wizard]

21. It has a good beat and is easy to dance to

&list=RDgoHoDFh-on0&start_radio=1

[Martin Eden]

22. Thanks. Here is the comment I posted:

I vehemently oppose the construction of an enormous ballroom where the beautiful historic East Wing used to stand. It was demolished without public comment or permitting, after assurances it would not be touched.

The President Donald J Trump Ballroom would be architecturally ruinous to the White House. Worse, it would be a monument not to America's greatness, but to the convicted felon who rules by decree and uses his office for personal profit and retribution against anyone who displeases him.

If this monstrosity is built, I would fully support its demolition when this disgraceful president is out of power.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

23. "Please consider submitting public comment on Trump's ballroom project; info in this thread."

Reposted by Mike Masnick
https://bsky.app/profile/masnick.com

Michael Lobel
‪@mlobelart.bsky.social‬

Okay, folks- I know we all have plenty to do, but if you're at all concerned about the White House & historic preservation, please consider submitting public comment on Trump's ballroom project; info in this thread. First, a direct link for submitting written statements:
https://www.ncpc.gov/participate/guidelines/


4:03 PM · Feb 23, 2026

Okay, folks- I know we all have plenty to do, but if you're at all concerned about the White House & historic preservation, please consider submitting public comment on Trump's ballroom project; info in this thread. First, a direct link for submitting written statements: www.ncpc.gov/participate/...

— Michael Lobel (@mlobelart.bsky.social) 2026-02-23T21:03:31.712Z