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President Trump initially said the ballroom construction would not dismantle parts of the White House. His officials now say it is cheaper and more structurally sound to simply demolish the East Wing.
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The East Wing has been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker.
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President Trump's demolition of the East Wing has struck a nerve in Washington and beyond.
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Many preservationists fear the answer is no. A pro-Trump review board is expected to approve the president's planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom, too.
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The president said the new building would be connected to the White House with a glass bridge.
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