“In order to do it properly, we had to take down the existing structure,” Trump said.
Jacquelyn Martin/AP
President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom construction plan is much more extensive than he has publicly announced — and reportedly includes demolishing the entire East Wing.
In remarks to reporters Wednesday afternoon, Trump confirmed the extensive demolition plans, first reported by The New York Times.
“In order to do it properly, we had to take down the existing structure,” Trump said.
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