White House East Wing Demolished for Ballroom

The White Houses East Wing, a historic part of the presidential residence, has been demolished to make way for a new ballroom. This project, approved by President Trump, is estimated to cost $300 million and is funded through private donations. The East Wing, originally built in 1902 and renovated in 1942, served various purposes, including as the First Ladys formal office since 1977. The construction project also involved the removal of six historical trees and the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. Despite the projects completion, public opinion polls show that a majority of Americans oppose the construction of the new ballroom. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.