It’s not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House’s East Wing

The Trump administration has undertaken significant demolition work on the White House's East Wing, far beyond simple renovations. While the initial reports focused on the destruction of the eastern entrance, subsequent information revealed that a substantial portion of the East Wing itself has been demolished. This occurred despite assurances that a ballroom project would not interfere with the existing structure. The demolition project has drawn widespread criticism, with preservationists expressing shock and Democrats accusing President Trump of damaging a national landmark for personal priorities. The White House press secretary has attempted to downplay the outrage, suggesting that renovations are common, but the scale of the destruction, involving bulldozers, is unprecedented. Adding to the controversy, it has been reported that White House officials agreed to submit plans for Trump's project to a body that oversees federal building construction only after the demolition had already begun. This sequence of events has raised concerns about White House overreach and a lack of transparency, with cr... download the app to read more