Trump Announces New Washington DC Development

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Trump says his ballroom might cost more than $300 million but adds, "you know we're building the arc. Maybe we use it for the arc. We raised a lot of money for the ballroom, so maybe we'll put -- the arc is going to be incredible for Washington DC, so maybe we use it for the… pic.twitter.com/D9yuyWpC7e

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 25, 2025

In a lighthearted moment captured on video, President Donald Trump joked that his new ballroom project might end up costing more than $300 million — but added with a grin, “you know, we’re building the Ark. Maybe we use it for the Ark.” He went on to say that the project had already raised a tremendous amount of money and hinted that the “Ark” would be an incredible addition to Washington, D.C. The clip blends Trump’s trademark humor and showmanship, leaving supporters cheering and commentators buzzing about what the “Ark” might symbolize.