White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show

Satellite images show the White House East Wing reduced to rubble as crews proceed with President Donald Trump’s $300 million plan for a 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom, despite earlier assurances the project wouldn’t affect the structure. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the demolition, saying plans evolved after advice from architects and contractors, and that construction will be privately funded by Trump and donors, with his contribution to be disclosed. Reporters pressed why the public wasn’t told sooner. A White House official said plans haven’t been submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission; Leavitt argued approval is needed only for vertical construction.

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