White House East Wing demolition set to be complete by weekend

The East Wing of the White House is expected to be fully demolished by this weekend, FOX 5 has learned, as President Trump continues his plan to build a new ballroom on the property.

The Brief

East Wing demolished to make room for Trump’s $300M ballroom.

Renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House.

New venue will seat 999 and host major events, including foreign leaders.

The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.

East Wing demolished

The two-story East Wing had traditionally been home to drawing rooms, offices, and workspace for first ladie

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