A wave of controversy has engulfed Washington, D.C., as demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new presidential ballroom commissioned by President Donald Trump. The project immediately sparked criticism from former First Lady Hillary Clinton, who took to X to sharply rebuke the decision. Clinton reminded Americans that the White House is a national symbol belonging to the public, emphasizing the historic and cultural significance of preserving the estate. She framed the demolition as an alarming disregard for centuries of tradition and a monumental misstep in balancing modernization with historical stewardship.Continue reading…
