The White House is currently displaying an incomplete construction site where the East Wing once stood, a symbol of governmental dysfunction. The East Wing has been demolished, while the construction of the Ballroom has been delayed indefinitely. This damages institutional credibility, complicates national security for major diplomatic events, and sends a message that the American government cannot complete its most visible undertaking. The solution is to secure cross-party commitment to finish the facility, establish a clear completion timeline, implement transparent progress reporting and maintain security standards. The Ballroom project addresses these requirements directly and appropriately. However, opposition to the project is largely motivated by partisan animus towards project advocates, not merit.