A new photo showing the partially demolished East Wing of the White House began circulating widely on social media Monday afternoon, as plans move forward for Donald Trump's new $250 million ballroom.

The Washington Post first reported the news of the demolition, saying that constructions crews were using a backhoe to rip through and demolish a portion of the White House's East Wing. The publication included a photo with its report, which was quickly shared by social media users, some of whom used the image to criticize the president.

"Donald Trump is now officially demolishing part of the White House to make room for his $200 million golden ballroom. This comes as Americans can’t afford groceries and the government is still shut down," podcaster Bryan Tyler Cohen wrote on X, sharing the photo.

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[–] Bring_Back_Buggy_Whips@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago

What Happens Next

Trump has promised that the ballroom would be happily used for generations to come.

Thanks for remarkable foresight.

[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago

[–] Ascrod@midwest.social 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'd prefer moving the seat of the executive to a new location altogether rather than destroying history. This is just Trump wanting a big beautiful palace that's bigger and beautifuller than than other heads of state.

[–] Inucune@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Move it to Wilson, Kansas. Nearly center of the country geography. Rather than the east-coast metropolitan mindset hating on the west coast because they are all the way over there, you'd have a more centrallized culture.

[–] redsand@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 months ago

Let them eat cake and dance!