A wave of controversy has engulfed Washington, D.C., as demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new presidential ballroom commissioned by President Donald Trump. The project immediately sparked criticism from former First Lady Hillary Clinton, who took to X to sharply rebuke the decision. Clinton reminded Americans that the White House is a national symbol belonging to the public, emphasizing the historic and cultural significance of preserving the estate. She framed the demolition as an alarming disregard for centuries of tradition and a monumental misstep in balancing modernization with historical stewardship.
The $250 million East Wing expansion has quickly become one of the most contentious projects in recent presidential history. Despite earlier assurances from the Trump administration that construction would not interfere with the White House’s historic structure, photographs and eyewitness reports painted a very different picture. Heavy machinery could be seen smashing through parts of the presidential residence’s east side, while the sounds of demolition echoed across the White House campus. Security fencing concealed much of the work from public view, but a handful of onlookers, including Secret Service agents and maintenance personnel near the Treasury Department steps, witnessed the early stages of the controversial project. Continue reading…
