Trump tears down White House East Wing to build a ballroom

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Could the demolition of the White House's entire East Wing have been stopped?
While the approval process is rooted in federal law and has been observed by past administrations, former officials said there was no clear mechanism -- administrative or legal -- to reverse or halt ...

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Trump’s teardown of White House’s East Wing raises questions of authority
Trump exposed a 'loophole' to demolish the White House East Wing. Here's what we know.
White House East Wing Will Be Torn Down Fully to Make Way for Trump Ballroom
The full East Wing of the White House will be torn down as part of the process to build a new ballroom proposed by President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Wednesday.

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Media presses White House officials on ballroom renovations
‘Daily Show’ Says East Wing Teardown Is ‘Perfect Reminder’ To Always Do 1 Thing With Trump
White House East Wing Demolished as Trump Moves Forward With Ballroom Construction, AP Photos Show
Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before con...

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Demolition for new White House ballroom doesn't need approval, Trump-appointed commission head says

WASHINGTON — Demolition to build President Donald Trump’s new ballroom off the East Wing of the White House can begin without approval of the commission tasked with vetting construction of federal buildings, the Trump-appointed head of the panel said ...

Trump plows past concerns over East Wing demolition — and envisions an even bigger ballroom than initially planned

President Donald Trump has proceeded with enormous latitude as he constructs his massive new ballroom, bypassing concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopping short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings to tear down the entirety of the White House East Wing.
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