Trump to Demolish Entire East Wing of the White House Despite Previous Pledge Not to ‘Interfere With the Current Building’

Sarah Rumpf Oct 22nd, 2025, 5:11 pm

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President Donald Trump’s controversial ballroom construction will entail the demolition of the entire East Wing of the White House, according to a new report by — a far more extensive change to the historic property than he originally promised.

The ballroom has been a pet project for the president, who boasted last month that it would be “absolutely magnificent construction” and “one of the best anywhere in the world,” but it has sparked significant controversy.

Trump has said the ballroom will be funded by private donors ; the specifics remain murky and the endeavor has raised ethical questions abou

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