Controversy Mounts Over White House Renovations and Demolitions
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The East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make way for Donald Trump's $300 million gilded ballroom, despite promises to preserve the existing structure and legal challenges from historic preservation groups and local residents. The project, funded by Trump and major tech donors, has faced criticism for bypassing required approvals and altering a historic landmark.
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- Ronald Reagan’s daughter rips ‘heartbreaking’ teardown of White House’s East Wing The Independent
- Stephen Colbert Tears Into the White House Demolition The New York Times
- Fact check: Democratic leaders misleadingly snip White House press secretary’s ‘main priority’ quote out of context CNN
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