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White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

Oct 23, 2025, 9:55 AM

Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely de...

Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Associated Press photos on Thursday show the entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves forward with a ballroom construction.

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