Images of an excavator tearing off the facade of the East Wing of the White House are going viral this week. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: You probably hear the beautiful sound of construction to the back.

The White House has begun tearing down parts of the East Wing to make way for President Trump’s new ballroom – although the project reportedly hasn’t yet received formal approval. Soraya Lennie ...

Demolition work begins on parts of the White House Demolition work has begun on parts of the White House's East Wing in order to build Donald Trump's new ballroom. Tuesday 21 October 2025 19:37, UK ...