Trump begins ballroom construction in East Wing of the White House 

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Chris Jansing Reports

The Treasury Department has instructed employees not to take or share photos of the demolition on the East Wing of the White House, which is part of President Trump’s long-desired plan to build a new ballroom. MSNBC Political Analyst Juanita Tolliver joins Chris Jansing as more details emerge.Oct. 21, 2025

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