Was the demolition of the East Wing of the White House preventable?

The demolition of the White House’s East Wing, intended for a $300 million ballroom funded by Trump, bypasses federal policy requiring commission oversight, raising concerns from former officials. Despite the demolition, plans for the project have not yet been submitted for approval to the National Capital Planning Commission, which typically governs such construction in Washington, D.C.

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