The East Wing of the White House is demolished by work crews on October 22, 2025. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images	
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Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House without review, recourse, or an approval process.
Why is this happening? Trump announced plans over the summer to build a privately funded ballroom adjacent to the White House. At the time, Trump said...
                                                        
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