Two 88-foot flag poles now tower over the White House from the north and south lawns after Trump oversaw their installation in June, and the Oval Office has been outfitted with gold-leaf trimmings and decorations that reflect the President’s longstanding penchant for gilded decor.

President Donald Trump’s long-term vision to expand the White House’s entertaining capacity is going to have short-term impacts on Americans seeking to visit the complex now.

The White House on Thursday announced that construction on a massive, new $200 million ballroom will begin in September and be ready before President Donald Trump 's term ends in early 2029.It will be the latest change introduced to what's known as “The People's House” since the Republican president returned to office in January.