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Tag: Ballroom

The East Wing of the White House is Demolished

November 14, 2025

Last month, President Donald Trump had the entire East Wing of the White House demolished to prepare for construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.1 The White House made the announcement and released renderings of the ballroom three months prior, noting that the current building lacked space large enough “to host major functions honoring world leaders and […]