Donald Trump Demolishes the White House East Wing to Build a Ballroom
Podcast: WSJ Opinion: Potomac WatchPublished On: Fri Oct 24 2025
Description: Trump has long wanted a bigger event space at the White House, but after previously saying his ballroom plans would respect the existing structure, he takes Washington by surprise and levels the East Wing in a few days. How does this fit into the history of White House upgrades, from Jefferson to Truman to Nixon, and what's the balance between preservation and functionality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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