Start Here Bring the House Down: Trump’s Demolition Plans
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Oct 23, 2025 Mary Bruce, ABC News chief White House correspondent, shares exclusive insights on the surprising demolition plans for the East Wing of the White House, revealing the political backlash and controversial funding sources. Elizabeth Schulze, an ABC correspondent reporting from Google’s quantum lab, dives into the groundbreaking potential of quantum computing, discussing its transformative applications in drug discovery and the looming risks it poses to encryption. The conversation is packed with intrigue, offering a unique blend of politics and cutting-edge technology.
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Surprise Demolition Of East Wing
- The White House East Wing demolition began unexpectedly and is being torn down rather than just renovated.
- The project aims to build a 90,000 sq ft private-funded ballroom that has sparked historic and political pushback.
Private Funding Raises Influence Questions
- The administration claims the $300 million ballroom is privately funded by the president and donors.
- Critics worry donor influence and that contributors may expect favorable treatment in return.
Pause Work Until Public Review
- Pause major historic alterations until proper public review and planning commissions review the project.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation urges delaying demolition until procedures are followed.