“I think all of the Founders would have been disgusted by this,” said Edward Lengel.

The enormous new venue is funded by private donors, which has raised ethical concerns.

It's the first major structural change to the mansion since extensive renovations under President Truman in 1948.

Preservationists fear for how Trump's planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom will sit alongside the White House itself, which is about 55,000 square feet.

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…

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

“I think all of the Founders would have been disgusted by this,” said Edward Lengel.