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A portion of the East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make way for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom ordered by President Donald Trump. The demolition began on October 20, despite Trump's earlier claims that the addition would not impact the existing structure. The ballroom, expected to accommodate 650 people, will nearly double the size of the main building and its wings. Trump announced the project on Truth Social, stating it is privately funded at a cost of $250 million. The East Wing, traditionally used by the First Lady and her team, was last renovated in 1942.