Controversy Surrounding Demolition of White House East Wing for Trump's Ballroom Project
The White House East Wing has been demolished to make way for President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom, as shown in new images released on Thursday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the demolition during a briefing, stating that the project was necessary for modernization. The construction project faced backlash and questions regarding the funding and approval process. Leavitt assured that the ballroom and construction costs would be privately funded by the president and generous donors. Plans for the ballroom have not yet been submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission, and Leavitt clarified that approval was not needed for demolition, only for vertical construction. Trump himself mentioned being told he could make changes without approval, emphasizing his authority as the president. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing development.