Demolition crews began tearing down parts of the White House East Wing on Monday as construction starts on President Trump’s ambitious plan to add a $250 million ballroom to the historic building.
Photos from the site show the once-familiar covered entrance—used for decades to welcome tour groups and official guests—now completely removed, with debris scattered across the lawn.
Several windows facing the Treasury Department have been shattered or removed, and the former White House calligraphy office now has a large opening where its wall once stood.
Originally built in 1942, the East Wing is among the newer additions to the White House grounds. Over the years, it has served primarily as the base of operations for the first lady’s staff and is known to sit directly above a secured underground shelter.
According to the plans, Trump intends to extend the East Wing further south to accommodate a massive new ballroom designed for large-scale state events and ceremonies.
It remains uncertain whether the current East Wing structure will be completely razed before the expansion begins, as White House officials have yet to comment on the extent of the demolition.
{Matzav.com}
Looks like he expects to be in for the long-haul…