The hosts of The View have made their opinions clear on the “tacky, nasty, and gaudy” renovations underway at the White House after construction on President Donald Trump’s new $250 million ballroom started this week.

The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions. Where guests from around the world previously enjoyed state dinners now stands piles of debris.

The White House has fired back at criticism over the demolition of a section of the historic building to make way for Donald Trump’s beloved $250 million ballroom. Photos on Monday showed construction equipment ripping down the entrance of the East Wing of the White House,

Personal tastes of presidents - as well as the demands of a growing federal government - has helped dictate changes over time to the White House.