Trump To Demolish Entire East Wing Of White House
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The White House is pushing back against criticism of the ongoing demolition of the building's East Wing, pointing to other renovations under previous presidents.
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US President Donald Trump plans to knock down the entire "existing structure" of the White House East Wing to construct a new ballroom - despite previous assurances that the addition would "not interfere with the current building".