POLITICS

National Trust Calls For Halting Of White House's East Wing Demolition

Demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom has sparked a preservation fight. The National Trust for Historic Preservation urged an immediate halt and a full public review, warning the new venue could overwhelm the 55,000-square-foot Executive Mansion and disrupt its classical balance. The White House defended the privately funded plan and likened it to past alterations, while images of the teardown fueled criticism across the spectrum. Trump has touted capacity for about 900 guests and an East Room corridor, despite earlier assurances the project wouldn’t interfere.

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