Summary
There is controversy over the demolition of part of the White House's East Wing to build a new ballroom for President Trump. The company responsible, Aceco LLC, received many negative online reviews for their role in the project. Changes to the White House must be reviewed, but a ruling said this specific demolition did not need approval.
Key Facts
- Aceco LLC is demolishing part of the White House East Wing.
- The project is to create a $250-million ballroom for the White House.
- The ballroom aims to host up to 650 people for major events.
- The East Wing houses several important offices and will be temporarily moved.
- Demolition began on Monday and received public backlash online.
- Aceco received numerous negative reviews on Google following the start of the demolition.
- A panel determined that this demolition did not need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission board.
- President Trump supports building a ballroom and announced the project on social media.
