Left-Wing Media Loses It Over Trump’s White House Ballroom
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4:00 P.M. ET. 3 Minute Read, By Jennifer Hodges, Political Editor: Englebrook Independent News,
WASHINGTON, DC.- The label “Trump Derangement Syndrome” has long been used, often derisively, to describe the hyper-emotional and reflexive reactions from segments of the media and Democratic leaders to everything the Donald Trump administration does. But now we’re witnessing a fresh variant: “Ballroom Derangement Syndrome.” That’s what you might call the meltdown triggered by President Trump’s latest initiative, constructing a new, grand ballroom at the White House, privately funded and boldly forward-looking in scope.
Let’s be clear: this is his vision. For years, Trump has quipped that the White House needed a ballroom worthy of world-class gatherings, state dinners, and major events, no more tents on the South Lawn. The plan announced in July 2025 envisioned a roughly 90,000-square-foot expansion capable of seating upwards of 900 guests. The ball is rolling, the East Wing is being cleared, and construction is underway.
But you wouldn’t know that from reading the outrage-saturated commentary on the left. Prominent Democrats and their media allies have started shrieking about “erasing our heritage,” “a vanity project,” and even “ballconding democracy.” One former first daughter tweeted that this was “President Trump again taking a wrecking ball to our heritage.” Meanwhile, reports allege that the donor list for the ballroom includes major tech and defense firms, putting the “privately funded” moniker under scrutiny.
Here’s the thing: Trump isn’t apologizing, and he shouldn’t. He’s building something big. Something bold. Something the White House hasn’t seen in decades. And yes, the fact that it’s being privately funded by generous American companies and himself is a stroke of genius in modern politics: no congressional fight, no taxpayer burden, no hand-wringing over budgets.
To the critics who claim the East Wing’s demolition is “destroying history,” I say this: modernising the People’s House is not sacrilege, it’s stewardship. Presidents from Roosevelt to Truman have altered their residences to suit the times. Trump is simply doing what he knows best: build big, build quickly, get it done.
And the ballroom isn’t just about style, it’s about substance. In today’s world of global diplomacy, when the U.S. hosts visiting heads of state, major corporate events, or nationwide celebrations, the current banquet spaces are outdated. The East Room seats barely 200; the new ballroom will host five times that number. Trump is positioning the White House to compete, not just with conference centres, but with palaces around the world.
Yes, critics yell “conflict of interest” because major donors like Amazon and Meta show up on the list. But let’s remember: these firms already engage with the federal government in multiple ways; donating to an entirely privately funded ballroom is hardly a novel lever. The real question is: Will events held there bring prestige to the nation? Will the space elevate America’s standing on the global stage? I say yes.
So call it what it is, “Ballroom Derangement Syndrome,” when the left-wing media sees a magnificent new event space at the White House and reacts as though the republic itself is under siege. Trump is using his builder’s instincts for one of the world’s most visible residences. He’s paying the tab. He’s clearing the way. He’s upgrading America’s front porch for our times. And the best part? He’s doing it unapologetically.
It’s not hubris. It’s vision. A giant ballroom to host a giant nation.
Editor’s Note:
This op-ed was written by Jennifer Hodges, Political Editor for Englebrook Independent News. Reporting is based on publicly available information from PBS NewsHour, The Guardian, Fox News, and official White House statements as of October 2025. The column reflects the author’s analysis of the political and media response surrounding the White House ballroom project.
