The East Wing? Gone. Bulldozed to make way for Trump’s latest statement piece — a 90,000 sq ft ballroom, designed for 900 guests and wrapped in classical opulence.
Estimated cost: $300 million, “all privately funded,” says the White House.
But the grandeur comes with outrage. Historic magnolia trees removed, the Jackie Kennedy Garden uprooted, and demolition began before official federal review.
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Trump calls it “the most beautiful addition ever built for the people.”
Critics call it “an ego trip in marble.”
Key facts
East Wing demolished in October 2025
Completion expected before end of term
Funded by private donors — including major tech and defense firms
53 % of Americans oppose the project
It’s bold, divisive, and utterly Trump.
For the first time in decades, the White House itself is being reshaped — not just politically, but physically.
