Why President Trump Tore Down the East Wing of the White House

The Trump administration raised the east wing of the White House, the first step in President Donald Trump's plan to build a $350 million ballroom. With little in the way of public notice, no permits, no review, and no debate, the administration demolished the entire wing, including building elements dating back to 1805. The East Wing was built under President Theodore Roosevelt, then substantially expanded in 1942 when an underground bunker was added for secure military operations.Rosalyn Carter turned the ...