President Donald Trump’s recent White House renovations are moving into the historical building’s East Wing.
Photos of a bulldozer tearing through the wing’s facade went viral on social media this week, sparking criticism from historical societies and some political figures.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, said it was "deeply concerned" about the planned construction in an Oct. 21 open letter to the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service and the Commission of Fine Arts
"We respectfully urge the administration and the National Park Service to pause demolition until plans for the proposed ballroom go through the legally required public review processes, including consultation and review by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, both of which have authority to review new construction at the White House, and to invite comments from the American people," the organization wrote.
As construction continues, here’s what to know about the East Wing of the White House.
