The White House has begun clearing part of its East Wing to accommodate President Trump’s plan for a new ballroom, despite earlier assurances that the building’s structure would remain untouched. This development has sparked attention to how a historic landmark adapts to modern presidential ambitions.

A sweeping $200 million renovation at the White House, funded in part by President Donald Trump himself, has sparked widespread criticism. Observers and analysts warn that the construction of a new ballroom and partial demolition of the East Wing jeopardizes the nation’s historical integrity.