As President Donald Trump proceeds with his plans to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, his promises about the project have already sparked controversy . The Republican president claimed in July 2025 that the project "wouldn't interfere with the current building" that made up the White House's historic East Wing (via NBC News ). But in October 2025, the 123-year-old Roosevelt-era annex was reduced to rubble and dust as a demolition crew began working on the $300 million renovation. The East Wing fulfilled several purposes. Primarily serving as the offices of the First Lady and her staff since Rosalyn Carter, the wing also housed the White House Family Theater, a humble entertainment space beloved by several presidents, including former President Bill Clinton.

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