White House Ballroom Project Breaks Ground

Demolition work on the White House East Wing commenced on Oct. 20 to make way for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project, with parts of the wing already torn down. Built in 1902 and expanded with a second story in 1942, the East Wing houses the office of the first lady. Trump stated on Truth Social on Oct. 20 that it will be “fully modernized” as part of the ballroom construction process. “I am pleased to announce that ground has been broken on the White House grounds to build the new, big, beautiful White House Ballroom,” the president said. Trump said the construction of the ballroom will be funded privately, with no taxpayer funds involved. It will be financed by the president and other private donors, including some “great American companies.”...