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Renderings show most detailed vision for Trump’s White House ballroom

Trump sparked public backlash when he abruptly began demolishing the East Wing, to clear space for his ballroom

The Guardian - US

White House submits its most detailed plans yet of Trump’s $400M ballroom project

The plans are titled the ‘East Wing Modernization Project’ and were submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission by Shalom Baranes Associates

The Independent UK

Memo says White House was 'excellently preserved' during East Wing demolition for Trump's ballroom

A White House memo says demolition crews "excellently preserved" the White House residence when they tore down the East Wing for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom

The Independent UK

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Trump reveals latest rendering of what he calls: ‘the much anticipated White House Ballroom’

Trump insisted that his new ballroom will be the ‘Greatest of its kind ever built!!’

The Independent UK

White House insider reveals Trump’s East Wing demolition wasn’t approved — and the underground activity has everyone guessing

American taxpayer money in good use.

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‘It still seems overwhelming’: Officials finally explain why they demolished the East Wing, but one Democrat isn’t buying it

Demolition was the only way?

We Got This Covered

White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction

The White House says they determined it was not feasible to save the East Wing as they revealed details of President Donald Trump's planed ballroom at Thursday's meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission

The Independent UK

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Trump shows granddaughter Kai what he salvaged from East Wing demolition

The bust had previously been housed in the White House’s 123-year-old East Wing

The Independent UK

Trump sued by preservation group over $300m White House ballroom project

National Trust looks to halt construction, claiming Trump tore down historic East Wing without needed permission

The Guardian - US

New White House construction site photos show rubble where East Wing once stood

The 123-year-old East Wing was demolished to make way for Trump's ballroom.

Axios

Trump’s New Ballroom Costs $300 Million: See Who’s Footing the Bill

Trump’s $300M East Wing ballroom has sparked debate among Americans. Private donors are funding its construction, but will taxpayers foot future costs?

GOBankingRates

It's the Economy, Not the East Wing, Stupid

Democrats' Election Day victories are downstream of Trump's misguided economic policies.

Reason

‘Got the shaft’: Stephen King finally breaks his silence on what Americans got in return for Trump’s palace makeover

Recently, President Donald Trump has been using taxpayer money for some rather selfish gains. The most egregious came from a demolition of the entire East Wing of the House House. What for, you may ask? A golden ballroom, the idea of which has been long since coveted by Trump.

The Mary Sue

Trump allies see no need for bill weighing in on ballroom - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's poll numbers have slipped as congressional allies defended his White House ballroom project.

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The Independent UK

East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets

President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has meant for some awkward moments for news outlets

The Independent UK

‘South Park’ mocks Trump’s White House demolition in special Halloween episode featuring spirit of the East Wing

The White House’s East Wing was demolished last week to make room for President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom

The Guardian - US

More than half of Americans disapprove of Trump demolishing East Wing – poll

Survey, in which one-third respondents voted for the president, found 56% disagree with move

The Independent UK

Americans are seriously hating Trump’s decision to tear down the East Wing for a mammoth ballroom, poll finds

The joint survey by ABC News, Ipsos and The Washington Post found that 56 percent of Americans oppose Trump’s demolition ballroom plan

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The Independent UK

Even Mr. Feeny is against Trump’s East Wing demolition: ‘We mustn’t take this lightly’

William Daniels recalled performing in the White House East Wing in 1970

The Independent UK

The East Wing demolition was 'jarring.' But a White House history buff sees a silver lining

Stewart McLaurin knew it was coming

Roll Call

Murray vows to fight taxpayer dollars funding Trump's East Wing project - Roll Call

A key Senate Democrat is vowing to prevent federal funds from being used to build President Trump's White House ballroom.

International Business Times UK

Where's Melania? First Lady Sparks Rumours After Skipping Donald Trump's Asia Tour Amid East Wing Demolition Drama

Melania Trump's silence sparks speculation as Donald Trump demolishes the White House's East Wing to build a lavish £187 million ballroom.

The Independent UK

Even Melania Trump is distancing herself from the president’s East Wing demolition, report says

First lady has maintainted public silence over $350m White House ballroom but reportedly ‘raised concerns’ in private and denied responsibility for the project

Benzinga

Trump's Approval Rating Firm as Shutdown Drags on and East Wing Demolition Sparks Debate

In the midst of an ongoing U.S. government shutdown and a contentious White House renovation project, President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings have managed to stay relatively steady.

The Guardian - US

Why is Trump demolishing the White House’s East Wing? Because he wants to

The president’s mega-project raises a lot of questions – including when he’s planning on leaving

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