White House tours halted for Trump's ballroom construction

Construction is scheduled to start on President Donald Trump's $200 million ballroom on September 1. The ballroom will be built on the White House's East Wing site, between the Executive Residence and the Treasury Department headquarters.

Tours of the White House have been postponed indefinitely due to the upcoming construction. Visitors who had booked tours for next month have received cancellation notices. The White House has not provided a specific timeline for when tours will resume.

According to notices on some members of Congress' websites, construction is set to begin on September 1. The Trump administration ceased offering new tour dates for October around mid-July without explanation.

Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman's website states that White House tours are postponed indefinitely starting September 1, 2025, due to extensive renovations. The White House has not commented on the situation.

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar criticized the administration for canceling tours, affecting many visitors. Social media users expressed disappointment over the cancellations, with some suggesting exploring other attractions in Washington, D.C., instead of the White House tour.