Donald Trump Begins White House Ballroom Demolition Without Regulator Approval

White House East Wing Demolition

• 🏗️ Demolition has begun on the East Wing of the White House to construct a new ballroom.
• ⚠️ The project is proceeding without approval from the federal regulator responsible for such construction.

Planned Ballroom Features

• 📏 The planned ballroom will be a 90,000 square foot glass-walled space.
• 👥 It is designed to accommodate up to 999 guests.
• ✨ President Trump aims to create the "most beautiful ballroom in the country."

Funding and Historical Context

• 💰 President Trump stated he is partly funding the ballroom, with private and corporate donors covering the rest.
• 🏛️ The East Wing, built in 1902, houses offices including those of the first lady.
• 📅 This ballroom represents the largest structural change to the executive mansion since 1948.
• 🗣️ Trump claimed the project would have zero cost to the American taxpayer.