The White House’s East Wing is history.

A White House spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY that the “entirety” of the East Wing, which traditionally houses the first lady’s offices, will be undergoing “modernization and renovation” as a new ballroom is built, in a stark reversal of earlier plans.

When the White House first released the plans for the 90,000-square-foot ballroom on July 31, President Donald Trump told reporters that the addition would be “built over on the east side and it will be beautiful.”

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