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"Real Time" host Bill Maher sounded the alarm on the "symbolism" behind President Donald Trump’s renovations to the White House and revealed what "bothers" him about the demolition of the East Wing.

"The symbolism is he’s not leaving," the late-night host told his panel on Friday. "Who puts in a giant ballroom if you’re leaving?"

On Friday, the East Wing, where guests and tourists entered for events, was demolished.

Trump’s plan to construct a 90,000-square-foot ballroom is estimated to cost $300 million, which he says is privately funded by himself, several major tech companies and "many generous patriots."

CHELSEA CLINTON RIPS TRUMP'S 'DISREGARD FOR HISTORY' WITH WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION

Although Maher object

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