Construction is set to begin in September on a new ballroom inside the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday.

The $200 million ballroom will be built adjacent to the White House where the East Wing sits. Leavitt said the East Wing will be “modernized,” with offices in that area relocated during construction.

The cost of the project will be covered by President Trump and other donors, the White House said.

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