President Donald Trump has been talking openly about a massive military bunker beneath his planned $400 million ballroom, which is currently under construction beneath the East Wing of the White House. The facility, previously known as the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), will feature bomb shelters, medical facilities, and advanced security measures.
Trump claims that the underground project is essential for the safety and security of the White House, but some experts argue that it could be a unnecessary expense. The bunker’s details are shrouded in secrecy, with only limited information available to the public.
The Secret Service has filed documents in court stating that any halt in construction would put lives at risk, while Trump has ordered an appeal despite a judge’s ruling allowing him to continue building if the project receives congressional approval.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/trump-ballroom-military-bunker.html