White House East Wing Demolished for Trump's $200 Million Ballroom
CNNNovember 5, 20258 min109,249 views
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- 💥 Demolition has begun on the White House East Wing to construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom, estimated to cost $200 million.
- 💰 The project is being funded by President Trump and private donors.
- 🎯 The East Wing traditionally housed the first lady's staff and some legislative staff.
Trump's Vision for the Ballroom
- 🗣️ President Trump stated the ballroom would be near, but not touching, the existing building, showing respect for its architecture.
- 🏛️ He has expressed a long-standing desire for a grand ballroom to host large state dinners, citing limitations in current White House spaces like the State Room and East Room.
- 🌟 The goal is to leave a lasting mark on the White House, with a style anticipated to be reminiscent of Mar-A-Lago, featuring ornate,
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