Trump's Controversial White House East Wing Demolition: Historic Structure Razed for $300 Million Ballroom Project

Oct 24, 2025 06:10 pm CST

President Trump has demolished the historic East Wing of the White House to make way for a $300 million ballroom project, sparking controversy among preservationists. Satellite images confirm the complete removal of the structure where first ladies worked since Eleanor Roosevelt's era, raising questions about proper approval processes and the impact on the White House's classical design integrity. Trump claims the privately-funded ballroom has been desired by presidents for years and will enhance the "People's House" for generations to come.