Washington — Demolition on the White House's East Wing has begun, although President Trump previously said his ballroom addition to the White House wouldn't "interfere" with the building's existing structure.

The Washington Post first reported on the demolition and published an image of the work. And on Monday, a pool reporter captured video of part of the East Wing being torn down.

During an event Monday with the Louisiana State University baseball team at the White House, the president remarked on the construction, which he said "just started today."

"You know we're building — right behind us — we're building a ballroom," Mr. Trump said during the celebration of the 2024 NCAA champions in the White House East Room. He pointed out, "Right on the other side, you have a lot of const

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