(The Hill) – Demolition crews appeared to start the process of tearing down part of the White House East Wing on Monday to begin construction on President Trump’s planned ballroom.

The Washington Post published a photograph of crews demolishing a portion of the East Wing. According to the outlet, two people who saw the demolition confirmed that the activity was taking place. The Post reported members of the Secret Service and others watched the demolition from the steps of the Treasury Department. The activity could reportedly be heard on the White House campus.

The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment. The ballroom’s construction is slated to cost $200 million.

The White House has said the 90,000-square-foot event space would be constructed next to where the East Wing, w

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