Melania Trump has remained silent on Donald Trump’s decision to knock down the East Wing at the White House, and we might know why now.

The Wall Street Journal did a deep dive on the extensive project on Oct. 25, and it looks like the first lady is not exactly a fan of her husband’s plans. Per the report, she “privately raised concerns about tearing down the East Wing and told associates it wasn’t her project” — she wants nothing to do with the president’s vision for an oversized $300 million ballroom.

The outlet’s article confirms what other sources have also reported — Melania’s silence speaks volumes. The construction is a day-to-day inconvenience for the first lady and her team of five, who used to work in the East Wing; they will be displaced until the renovation is completed. CNN r

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