‘Isn’t That Rubble?': Leavitt Snaps; Shows Pics Of 1950 White House Razing Over Demolition Row

‘Isn’t That Rubble?': Leavitt Snaps; Shows Pics Of 1950 White House Razing Over Demolition Row White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced tough questions from CBS reporter Weijia Jiang about President Donald Trump’s authority to demolish federal buildings, following the recent East Wing teardown to make way for Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom. Leavitt defended the administration, citing a longstanding legal opinion from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) that allows the demolition phase without formal submission, while only vertical construction requires approval. She emphasised that previous presidents have made similar changes to the Executive Mansion and displayed historical photos of West Wing construction from 1902 and 1934 to illustrate precedent. Desp