The White House's East Wing has been demolished. Here's how Americans feel about it

By Hosts

Published October 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make way for President Trump's ballroom. Americans outside "The People's House" share how they feel about the construction.

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