Lawmakers Respond to Trump’s East Wing Demolition

Federal lawmakers are sharply divided over President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing of the White House to construct a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, with Democrats condemning it as a symbol of authoritarianism and Republicans defending it as a necessary renovation. While Trump claims private funding will cover the project, critics like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer argue it distracts from pressing national issues like healthcare.

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