Summary
The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to construct a new $250 million ballroom for President Donald Trump. This project moves forward without the required approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, which oversees construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- The East Wing of the White House is being partially demolished to build a ballroom.
- The construction lacks approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
- President Trump announced the construction project on social media.
- The planned ballroom will be privately funded and not cost taxpayers.
- Offices in the East Wing, including the First Lady's, will be temporarily relocated.
- The East Wing was originally built in 1902 and last renovated in 1942.
- The new ballroom will be a significant change to the White House, featuring a 90,000-square-foot space.
- President Trump stated that previous presidents wanted a ballroom, and this new one will respect the existing mansion's structure.
