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Republican lawmaker privately questioned Trump’s ‘disturbing’ demolition of the East Wing: report

The Trump administration removed the East Wing of the White House in October, despite initially claiming the new ballroom would not ‘interfere’ with the original structure

The Independent UK

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

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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Al Gore says Trump ‘taking a wrecking ball’ to NATO as he did to the East Wing is ‘literally insane’

The former vice president, who served under Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001, said that the president’s Davos speech was a ‘classic Trump performance’

The Independent UK

‘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?

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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

Trump administration sued over concerns ballroom demolition crews were exposed to cancer-causing materials

The suit claims federal agencies ignored a legal request for information on whether asbestos abatement was done before the administration rapidly demolished the East Wing

The Independent UK

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Trump’s ballroom plans are nothing new, says longtime White House aide

Trump himself has discussed building a White House ballroom for years, even before entering politics

The Independent UK

White House tours resume in time for Christmas, but they're different than before

President Donald Trump's decision to knock down the East Wing to build a big ballroom has significantly altered the visitor experience at the White House

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama gives harrowing nine-word response to Trump’s destruction of the East Wing

Former first lady expresses dismay over demolition: ‘That’s not our house. That’s the people’s house’

The Independent UK

Melania Trump's Silent Fury Over the White House Ballroom Demolition Exposed in Donald Trump's Slip-Up Comment

Melania Trump's displeasure over White House East Wing demolition comes to light after Donald Trump's interview blunder

International Business Times UK

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

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

Reason

One way to redefine the first lady role: demolish Melania’s office to build a folly

The president’s wife is reported to have ‘privately raised concerns about’ the destruction of the White House East Wing. If so, they were ignored

The Guardian - US

‘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

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The Independent UK

South Park to mock Trump’s White House demolition as new date announced for Halloween episode

The hit Comedy Central show is set to air two days later than expected

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

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.

Benzinga

Melania Trump Distances Herself From $300 Million White House Ballroom Plan, Privately Opposed Demolition Of Historic East Wing: Report

First Lady Melania Trump privately opposed the demolition of the White House's East Wing to make way for a $300 million ballroom championed by President Donald Trump.

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International Business Times UK

Bill Maher Warns Trump's £225m White House Ballroom Symbolises He 'Isn't Leaving'

Comedian Bill Maher warned on 'Real Time' that President Trump's £225 million ($300m) White House ballroom — built after demolition of the East Wing — reads as a bid to entrench power; donors, legality and historic-preservation concerns have since ignited a fierce debate.

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

Cinemablend

Late Night Hosts Went All In On Donald Trump's Already Infamous White House Ballroom Changes

Hosts aren't holding back on the renovation.

The Independent UK

Bill Maher admits he’s ‘in awe’ of Trump’s White House East Wing demolition

President’s demolition of the White House’s historic East Wing has faced widespread criticism

The Guardian - AU

What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump’s renovation plans?

President Donald Trump is adding a $300m ballroom to the White House – but that plan has come at the cost of the historic East Wing

The Independent UK

Is Trump using the rubble from the East Wing to improve a DC golf course?

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

Roll Call

East Wing demolition highlights loopholes in preservation law - Roll Call

A first lawsuit has been filed, but the East Wing's demolition shows preservation laws and agencies may have little role at White House.

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