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3. Ballroom seating 999 WHCD attendance 2,600

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 02:09 PM

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The proposed ballroom couldn't have hosted this event.

The event attracted approximately 2,600 attendees, including senior administration officials

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_White_House_Correspondents%27_Dinner_shooting

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As of April 2026, the proposed new White House State Ballroom is designed to hold 999 people for a seated dinner. Plans for this structure, which is replacing the East Wing, have increased in capacity from an initial 650 guests to 999, intended for large-scale events and potential inaugurations

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