The images are shocking and historic: the East Wing of the White House, a symbol of American political life for over a century, has been reduced to rubble. In its place, President Donald Trump plans to build a colossal new ballroom, a $300 million project he argues is necessary for a modern presidency.
But as construction crews work around the clock, a firestorm of legal and ethical challenges is erupting. A lawsuit has been filed to halt the project, preservation groups are sounding the alarm, and critics are decrying the unilateral destruction of what former First Lady Hillary Clinton calls 'your house.'
