According to the Wall Street Journal , the Trump administration has quietly ordered federal workers to keep the demolition of the White House’s East Wing out of public view as construction crews begin clearing the site for a massive new ballroom funded by private donors.

According to several officials briefed on the directive, employees in nearby federal offices, including the Treasury Department, were instructed not to photograph or discuss the ongoing teardown, which began Monday morning. The East Wing, traditionally home to the first lady’s offices and social staff, is being razed to make room for what President Trump has described as a “world-class ballroom worthy of America’s greatness.”

The new facility, estimated to cost $250 million, will reportedly cover 90,000 square feet and

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