Demolition work has begun on part of the White House’s East Wing to make way for the president’s ballroom. Truly these are post satirical times, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

WASHINGTON: The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald Trump’s…

Demolition work has begun on part of the White House’s East Wing to make way for the president’s ballroom. Truly these are post satirical times, says Guardian columnist Emma…

Donald Trump is continuing to demolish the White House’s East Wing to make room for his $250million ballroom. On Monday (20 October), crews began tearing down parts of the…

The start of construction on the president’s $250m ballroom marks a regression to his property wheeler-dealer days

The president previously vowed not to touch the East Wing — "my favorite!" — amid his plans to install a massive, privately funded ballroom.

As pictures of the White House demolition began circulating, critics expressed outrage as the nation’s preeminent historical structure stood gutted.