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History is being rewritten on the White House grounds, where a new formal ballroom is rising in place of the East Wing. The project has become a political lightning rod , as images of its construction reignite debate over President Donald Trump’s imprint on the nation's most iconic address.

While the White House has hosted countless ceremonial events, it has never had a dedicated ballroom. The new structure will fill that void, replacing the historic East Wing with a space designed instead to host large-scale gatherings.

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The ballroom is estimated to cost $250 million and will be financed jointly by Trump and private donors.

While the

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