President Donald Trump had the East Wing of the White House demolished last week to prepare for the construction of a new ballroom.

Is the new White House ballroom a destruction of America's national heritage? Or a valuable public service? And should Americans be concerned about the project's reliance on outside donations—or grateful? Newsweek contributors Paul du Quenoy and Dan Perry debate:

Paul du Quenoy:

President Trump's White House Ballroom project is a splendid public service that should make all Americans proud. For decades, the presidential residence has lacked the capacity to receive foreign dignitaries in large groups, consigning them instead to awkward outdoor arrangements or other venues. The construction is well within historical precedent, which has included major d

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