US President Shows Off ‘Happy Trump’ Lapel Pin But Says He’s Never Happy

On the same day, during a meeting with nearly two dozen top oil and gas executives, Trump rose from his chair mid-remarks and walked over to a window to look out at the construction site of the new ballroom. “If we had a ballroom, we’d have over a thousand people,” he said, before stopping himself to take a look. “Well, I gotta look at this myself… Wow. What a view. This is the door to the ballroom,” he remarked, drawing light laughter from those present and inviting the media to observe the progress as well.

Trump described it as an “unusual time to look” at the construction but noted that the project was moving ahead of schedule. The White House ballroom project was announced in October 2025 as part of efforts to modernise the building and better accommodate large gatherings. Officials have said the construction is privately funded and does not involve taxpayer money.

According to the White House, the ballroom will be completed well before the end of Trump’s term in 2029. Trump has said the new facility will accommodate significantly more guests than existing rooms and will include enhanced security features such as bulletproof glass and drone-proof ceilings, allowing it to host major events including presidential inaugurations.