Summary
President Donald Trump is demolishing the White House's East Wing to construct a large ballroom, despite a government shutdown. The East Wing, which housed the office of the first lady, is being replaced without formal approval, prompting mixed reactions among Americans.
Key Facts
- President Trump is removing the East Wing of the White House.
- The East Wing contained the office of the first lady.
- The new addition is a ballroom, twice the size of the current White House.
- Construction of the $300 million ballroom will end in 2029.
- The decision is controversial as Trump did not get approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
- Some Americans are upset because Trump previously promised to preserve the East Wing.
- The ballroom project is criticized amid a government shutdown impacting public workers' pay.
