Workers began demolishing the East Wing of the White House on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. The construction is part of President Trump’s plan to build a ballroom, which will reportedly cost $250 million.
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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.

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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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People walk past as work crews demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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People walk past as work crews demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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The facade of the East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.