These sources from the Boca Tribune, including both an article and a YouTube transcript, discuss the controversial demolition of the White House East Wing to construct a large new ballroom for President Donald Trump. Despite earlier assurances that the project would not interfere with the historic landmark, demolition began quickly, causing outcry from critics who question the administration's transparency and adherence to proper protocols. The sources detail that the entire East Wing is being torn down to make way for the proposed 90,000-square-foot structure, which critics worry will overshadow the existing 55,000-square-foot White House. Furthermore, the project's estimated cost has risen from an initial $200 million to $300 million, which President Trump claims he and private donors will cover, even as the administration faces pressure to pause construction until a mandated review by the National Capital Planning Commission is completed.