Satellite imagery confirms the removal of several trees from the White House grounds this week, including magnolias commemorating Presidents Harding and Roosevelt, as the East Wing was demolished. These trees were among the casualties of the rapid demolition, which also impacted the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden and the East Wing’s infrastructure. The demolition has raised questions about the fate of the removed trees, as the White House has remained silent about the details. Though the administration states the East Wing will be rebuilt, no timeline or design plans have been released.
Read More
A Pile of Rubble: After 123 Years, the East Wing Is Gone. This is something that truly feels… shocking. It’s hard to wrap your head around the idea that after over a century of standing, a significant part of the White House has simply been demolished. The sheer audacity of it all is almost unbelievable. You can’t help but feel a deep sense of loss, a palpable sense of the past being erased. This isn’t just a building; it’s a piece of history, a symbol.
It’s clear that many people are furious, and it’s easy to see why. The idea that this was a unilateral decision, driven by personal whims rather than public need or even respect for historical preservation, is deeply unsettling.… Continue reading
Demolition has commenced on a portion of the White House to make way for President Trump’s planned ballroom, a project estimated at $250 million. Despite the President’s prior assurance that the construction would not impact the current structure, demolition crews were seen dismantling part of the building. The ballroom’s addition reflects a significant structural change. Construction has begun.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker
Trump Demolishes White House East Wing: A Symbol of Destruction?
A Pile of Rubble: After 123 Years, the East Wing Is Gone. This is something that truly feels… shocking. It’s hard to wrap your head around the idea that after over a century of standing, a significant part of the White House has simply been demolished. The sheer audacity of it all is almost unbelievable. You can’t help but feel a deep sense of loss, a palpable sense of the past being erased. This isn’t just a building; it’s a piece of history, a symbol.
It’s clear that many people are furious, and it’s easy to see why. The idea that this was a unilateral decision, driven by personal whims rather than public need or even respect for historical preservation, is deeply unsettling.… Continue reading