Analysis: Why Trump’s sudden East Wing demolition is extraordinary – and dicey
- Posted on October 22, 2025
- By CNN
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Analysis: Why Trump’s sudden East Wing demolition is extraordinary – and dicey

When President Donald Trump reflected last week on the looming construction of his White House ballroom, the longtime real estate developer was practically giddy about the lack of red tape. He noted his New York projects often took years to break ground.