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President Donald Trump isn’t the first commander-in-chief to face scrutiny over White House renovations.

Throughout its 223-year history, the iconic residence has seen numerous updates — both large and small — under nearly every administration.

Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging White House history as construction begins on a new White House ballroom.

FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP COMMITTED TO ‘TRADITION’ OF WHITE HOUSE TOURS AFTER BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION

President Trump’s privately funded $200 million White House ballroom is the latest "bold, necessary addition" to the executive residence, officials said, describing the East Wing construction as a continuation of presidential upgrades

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