White House begins demolitions for Trump's new ballroom

Project Overview - A $200 million ballroom construction project is underway at the White House, funded by private donors and the president [2] - The project involves demolition in parts of the East Wing [1] - The ballroom is planned to be 90,000 square feet and accommodate nearly 1,000 people [4] Construction Impact - The construction is affecting the East Wing, despite previous statements to the contrary [3] - The project is considered one of the largest renovations to the White House in decades [4] Location and Access - The East Room wall will be knocked down to provide an entrance to the ballroom [4]