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The White House, in the heart of Washington DC, has housed American presidents for more than two centuries. But now, the East Wing of the famous complex has been torn down by President Donald Trump.
He says he’s replacing it with a huge ballroom to host events. The administration hasn’t revealed plans for it just yet, but the latest estimated cost its around $300m.
So did President Trump have permission to partially demolish the building? What do people think about it? We speak to BBC reporter Sakshi Venkatraman, all the way from New York. She also explains how President Trump isn’t the only one who has made changes to the presidential residence over the years, but he’s already made a few since moving back in.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld
By BBC World Service4.3
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The White House, in the heart of Washington DC, has housed American presidents for more than two centuries. But now, the East Wing of the famous complex has been torn down by President Donald Trump.
He says he’s replacing it with a huge ballroom to host events. The administration hasn’t revealed plans for it just yet, but the latest estimated cost its around $300m.
So did President Trump have permission to partially demolish the building? What do people think about it? We speak to BBC reporter Sakshi Venkatraman, all the way from New York. She also explains how President Trump isn’t the only one who has made changes to the presidential residence over the years, but he’s already made a few since moving back in.
Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld

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