The White House on October 28, 2024. Planet Labs PBC

The White House on October 23, 2025, after the demolition of most of the East Wing. Planet Labs PBC The White House on October 28, 2024, at left, and on Thursday, at right. Planet Labs PBC

As excavators dug into the side of the White House this week, photos and videos made clear just how dramatically President Donald Trump’s plans to build a new ballroom will affect the historic structure.

Now, satellite images offer a new perspective on the scope of the work.

A satellite image taken Thursday morning shows the entire East Wing of the White House has been demolished. Piles of debris outline where the building, which traditionally served as the office of the First Lady, once stood.

In a spot that previously housed a portic

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