The East Wing that was: Trump erases the last chapter of First Lady's domain in White House
This month, the White House announced that it is demolishing its East Wing to build US President Donald Trump’s new ballroom.
The structure, known for hosting social events, holds a long history. For over a century, it has been a formal entryway, the site of social functions and a base for the first lady since Eleanor Roosevelt’s time.
The demolition of the two-story structure sparked outrage among historians and architects. Photos of a bulldozer tearing through the wing’s facade went viral on social media, garnering anger even from former First Lady and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Photos of a bulldozer tearing through the wing’s facade went viral on social media.
Author's summary: Trump demolishes White House East Wing.