Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom

Published December 4, 2025 5:59pm ET



President Donald Trump hired a new architect on Thursday to lead the construction of his ambitious White House ballroom project after the previous architect clashed with Trump over its projected size.

Shalom Baranes Associates will replace James McCreery II.

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