What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump's renovation plans

President Donald Trump is adding a $300m ballroom to the White House - but that plan has come at the cost of the historic East Wing

via: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/25/what-is-the-white-house-east-wing-and-why-has-it-been-torn-down-in-trumps-renovation-plans