White House East Wing Demolition Begins for Trump Ballroom Construction
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
The White House East Wing is undergoing demolition to make space for President Donald Trump's planned neoclassical ballroom. Construction crews are using heavy machinery like backhoes to tear down portions of the facade, with photos showing demolition teams working amid rubble. The project represents a significant structural change to the historic White House complex for the new ballroom construction.
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construction teams using a backhoe to rip through the facade
a demolition crew stands in front of the facade as parts of the structure are being torn down, with rubble
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