Trump begins demolishing White House East Wing for his new ballroom

Quelle: KAMERAONE ENGLISH (Glomex)

Demolition work began Monday on the White House East Wing for President Trump's new $250 million ballroom – the first addition of its kind in over 80 years. Trump called the project an 'honor', saying presidents have wanted a ballroom for 150 years. However, critics have slammed Trump's 'vanity project' as 'utter desecration', arguing it contradicts his pledge in July that the work wouldn't 'interfere' with the existing buildings.