Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Trump Weighs Naming White House Ballroom after Charlie Kirk
The White House is being renovated with a new ballroom and Trump is considering what to name it.
Supporters of the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, are suggesting the ballroom be named in his honor.
The President has stated that he hasn't made a final decision.
Proposals include the “Charles J. Kirk Ballroom,” which would acknowledge Kirk's contributions.
This suggestion comes after Kirk was awarded the Medal of Freedom and a highway was named in his memory.
President Trump is renovating the White House, including a new ballroom.
The project's estimated cost is $300 million.
Trump has not yet decided on a name for the ballroom.
Supporters are advocating for the ballroom to be named after Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10th and received the Medal of Freedom
- Who
- Donald Trump, supporters of Charlie Kirk
- What
- Debate over naming a new White House ballroom
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- White House, Washington D.C.
- Why
- To honor Charlie Kirk
Undecided
Supporters
Ballroom Naming
Undecided
No official decision made by Trump regarding the naming of the ballroom.
Supporters
Advocating for the ballroom to be named after Charlie Kirk.
- Event
- White House East Wing Renovation
- Cost
- $300 million
- Location
- White House
- Project Includes
- Rebuilt East Wing and new ballroom
- Suggested Name
- Charles J. Kirk Ballroom
- Subject of Honor
- Charlie Kirk
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