HISTORICAL FACTS: East wing - Caught on Camera

Trump muses about demolishing another part of the White House

The president has made a slew of changes to the White House during his tenure, including the demolition of the East Wing

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Trump's White House Ballroom Is a Monument to His Lawlessness

By unilaterally razing and replacing the East Wing, the president again shows his disregard for the rule of law and the separation of powers.

Reason · Sep 2

The East Wing and Justice Breyer's Concurrence in Van Orden v. Perry

A court-ordered demolition of a White House national security facility, broadcast to the entire world, would be a Rubicon that should not be crossed.

Reason · Aug 18

Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom

Ruling put on hold for two weeks, allowing administration to appeal to US supreme court

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

Jill Biden memoir shares frosty encounter with Melania ‘who only wanted to talk about the weather’

Two first ladies endured tense ride from the White House to the Capitol to witness Donald Trump’s swearing-in last year, according to Biden’s A View from the East Wing

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Exclusive: How the White House is justifying its $1B East Wing ask

Secret Service Director Sean Curran will deliver the presentation.

Axios · May 12

Lindsey Graham Wants You To Pay $400 Million for Trump's New Ballroom

The president had promised that private donations would cover the East Wing renovation.

Reason · Apr 29

Donald Trump Says 'Terrifying' Dinner Shooting Proves He Was Right To Demolish The East Wing For A Ballroom

Trump cites the Correspondents' Dinner shooting as proof he was right to raze the East Wing for a $400m White House ballroom, even as a historic preservation lawsuit grinds on.

International Business Times UK · Apr 28

Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

President Donald Trump’s court fight over the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Trump’s White House ballroom wins approval of planning authorities

Blessing from NCPC comes just days after judge ruled work on project cannot proceed without congressional approval

The Guardian - US · Apr 2