Trump Defends $250 Million White House East Wing Demolition for New Ballroom: "Music to My Ears"

Oct 22, 2025 12:10 pm CST

President Trump dismisses criticism over the demolition of the White House East Wing to build a $250 million "world-class ballroom," claiming it will be privately funded. Former First Lady Hillary Clinton leads Democrats in condemning the renovation, calling it symbolic of broader concerns about Trump's approach to democracy and government institutions.