Parts of the White House’s East Wing have been demolished, as construction begins on US President Donald Trump’s new ballroom, the BBC reports.
Construction crews on Monday tore down massive chunks of a covered entryway and windows in the East Wing, which Trump said is being “fully modernised.”
The president previously said that his $250m White House ballroom addition would be “near” the existing structure but would not change it.
“It won’t interfere with the current building. It won’t be. It’ll be near it but not touching it – and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of,” Trump said in July. “It’s my favourite. It’s my favourite place. I love it.”
