Anderson Cooper 360 White House East Wing Completely Demolished
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Rapid Demolition Erased 123 Years
- The East Wing was demolished in about three days, removing 123 years of history from the White House complex.
- Satellite images showed the site leveled, prompting stunned reactions about historical loss and preservation.
Ballroom Plans Reshape The White House
- The new gilded ballroom will be 90,000 square feet and host nearly a thousand guests, dwarfing existing White House spaces.
- Its design drew comparisons to the Winter Palace and raised concerns about transforming the White House into a palace.
Repeated Ballroom Pledge By The President
- The president repeatedly pledged to fund and build a White House ballroom, claiming he would donate whatever’s needed.
- He has made similar public pledges before that later remained unverified, according to reporters.