White House's East Wing partially demolished as work begins on $250M ballroom
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- Construction has begun on demolishing part of the White House's East Wing for Trump's planned $250M ballroom.
- The project, privately funded by Trump and donors, will span 90,000 sq ft and seat up to 650 people.
- Critics, including former lawmakers, label the renovation as 'desecration,' sparking backlash on social media.
- Trump claims the ballroom will be 'the most beautiful in the country,' featuring bulletproof glass and hosting 1,000 guests.
- The construction is expected to be completed by January 2029, before the end of Trump's potential second term.
- Democratic congressman Mark Takano proposed a bill to block federal funds for White House renovations during government shutdowns.
- A dinner for donors included representatives from major tech and defense companies like Amazon, Apple, and Lockheed Martin.