Washington — The entire White House East Wing appears to have been demolished, new images show, after the White House said President Trump doesn't need to seek approval to tear it down.

Photos taken Thursday and a new satellite image from Planet Labs PBC show some rubble where the East Wing used to stand, after demolition of the structure only began earlier this week.

This image shows the demolition of the East Wing at the White House on Thursday. Katie Harbath / AP

Planet Labs PBC satellite imagery shows the now non-existent White House East Wing. Planet Labs PBC

Planet Labs PBC satellite imagery shows the White House East wing before it was demolished. Planet Labs PBC

The president on Thursday said he plans to give "millions of dollars" of his own money to the project,

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