Late-night hosts including Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon have weighed in on President Donald Trump's White House construction project.

Newsweek reached out to Trump's representative via email for comment on Wednesday outside regular working hours.

Why It Matters

The $250-million White House ballroom project , initiated by Trump, represents one of the most significant alterations to the executive residence in decades. As demolition started on the East Wing —a part of the White House that has housed the first lady's offices—the move sparked debate. Late-night television hosts have seized on the issue, highlighting the juxtaposition between costly renovations and ongoing national issues such as the government shutdown .

What To Know

On Monday, construction began in

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