Kristen Capps

Kristen Capps, a reporter at Bloomberg CityLab specializing in architecture and urban policy, joins to discuss the controversial demolition of the White House's East Wing. The Trump administration's plan for a massive 90,000-square-foot ballroom raises eyebrows, as it marks the most significant change to the iconic building since 1942. Capps highlights how loopholes allowed the demolition without traditional oversight, sparking debates over legal challenges and the preservation of historic sites. This unexpected alteration brings new questions about the governance of federal landmarks.