Trump Demolishes the East Wing of the White House
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When President Donald Trump reflected last week on the looming construction of his White House ballroom, the longtime real estate developer was practically giddy about the lack of red tape. He noted his New York projects often took years to break ground.
As construction on the new White House ballroom began this week, portions of the East Wing have been demolished. The East Wing has historically been the home of the First Lady.
The ballroom President Donald Trump is demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to build is Caesars Palace meets the Palace of Versailles, which is the same taste Trump has brought to buildings for decades.