POLITICS

Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing

Roaring machinery chewed through the East Wing as President Trump confirmed he is demolishing it to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, raising the project’s price to $300 million. Two officials said the entire wing is coming down, despite earlier assurances the White House wouldn’t be touched. The West Wing and residence remain unaffected. The move, defended as cheaper and sound, drew backlash from preservation experts citing the National Historic Preservation Act. Secret Service cordoned off onlookers as debris fell. The venue is slated to seat 650, though Trump has said 999, with security features and private funding.

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