Summary
The East Wing of the White House is being completely demolished to make way for a new ballroom. The project aligns with President Trump's plans and began earlier this week. Some groups have raised concerns about preserving the historic nature of the site.
Key Facts
- The East Wing of the White House is currently being demolished.
- Demolition started on Monday and is expected to be complete by the weekend.
- President Trump announced the construction of a $250 million ballroom.
- The East Wing was built in 1902 and last updated in 1942.
- The new ballroom is intended for events like parties and State Visits.
- President Trump stated the East Wing must be modernized for security and technology reasons.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation expressed concerns over the demolition.
- The Trust has requested a pause for a public review of the project.
