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cliffside

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4. More from the article ...

Reply to Beetwasher. (Original post)

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 05:26 PM

Oct 22

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/east-wing-white-house-demolition-trump.html

"The White House is demolishing the entirety of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s $200 million ballroom, a construction project that is far more extensive than he initially let on, a senior administration official said on Wednesday.

...But, upon further evaluation, the White House determined it was cheaper and more structurally sound to demolish the East Wing to construct the ballroom, rather than build an addition, the official said.

The new structure will also have enhanced security features, the official said.

Mr. Trump is raising tens of millions in private donations to fund the project, the official said. The president plans to contribute some of his own money as well, though the amount has not been determined, the official added."

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NYT: Trump will Demolish ENTIRE East Wing [View all] Beetwasher. Oct 22 OP

I will weep when he dies. Maru Kitteh Oct 22 #1

Question: Is Trump planning to demolish the entire White House? Celerity Oct 22 #2

That's exactly what I'm wondering. I woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn't get that out of my head. Vinca Oct 23 #11

It's already gone. herding cats Oct 22 #3

More from the article ... cliffside Oct 22 #4

Probably no accountability for the many million$ collected, or the spending, or his profit/excess kept. Norrrm Oct 22 #6

Thanks for absolutely NOTHING, NY Times. (nt) Paladin Oct 22 #5

Why do they assume he's stopping there? lame54 Oct 22 #7

Is this Before or After demolishing the country? UTUSN Oct 22 #8

Huh? DET Oct 22 #9

I'm wondering if it's going to look a lot like the Kremlin. thought crime Oct 23 #10

The White House will look like a post-war Cape Cod next to a tacky McMansion. TheBlackAdder Oct 23 #12

The Republican lied to us about this. Big stinking lies. Champp Oct 23 #13

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