Groundbreaking changes are underway at the White House, as new satellite imagery confirms the complete demolition of the East Wing. This significant structural alteration is in preparation for the construction of President Trump’s ambitious new ballroom project.
The demolition, first captured in images released on Monday, has progressed rapidly, with the East Wing now entirely leveled. BBC Verify analyst Jake Horton has been meticulously examining the latest visual evidence to provide insight into the scope of the work and what can be expected from the subsequent construction phase.
Reported by Aisha Sembhi. Graphics by Mesut Ersoz.
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