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Sadik Hossain

Historic room bulldozed for a $400 million vanity project — all so Melania Trump could host a cozy little movie night

Melania Trump hosted a private screening of her new documentary, Melania, at the White House East Room. The black-tie event was held for 70 guests, including friends, family, and powerful VIPs. The $75 million documentary got an exclusive first look at this invite-only party.

According to The Daily Beast, the screening took place in the East Room because the White House’s original Family Theater no longer exists. The historic 40-seat theater, where presidents traditionally watched movies, was torn down in October 2025. It was destroyed to make room for President Trump’s $400 million ballroom project.

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