See the East Wing Demolition from Satellite Images
Satellite images have revealed the full scale of the ongoing demolition at the White House, where President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to construct a new ballroom has led to the complete removal of the East Wing. Recent photos show excavators and construction crews working extensively on the site. The East Wing, traditionally home to the First Lady’s offices and various ceremonial functions, has been reduced to rubble. Piles of debris now mark the area where the historic structure once stood. In satellite imagery captured Thursday morning, an excavator can be seen clearing and consolidating rubble in preparation for removal. The once-iconic colonnade that connected the Executive Residence to the East Wing has also been almost entirely dismantled, with only a small portion remaining. Construction activity is already underway for the new ballroom that will occupy the cleared space. A section of what appears to be the foundation has been excavated, and a cement mixer is positioned near the Treasury Department, suggesting groundwork is actively progressing. From vantage points atop the Treasury building, workers were seen observing the demolition process as crews continued to dismantle what was once one of the most recognized parts of the White House complex. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the scope of the ballroom project had expanded since its original proposal. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, she urged Americans to “trust the process,” assuring that the administration remained transparent about the project’s evolution. “When this plan was presented, and when the renderings were complete, the president directed me to share them with all of you,” Leavitt said during a press briefing. “With any construction project, there are changes over time as you assess what it’s going to look like. We’ll continue to keep you apprised of those changes — but just trust the process.” The East Wing’s demolition marks one of the most significant architectural changes to the White House in decades, drawing both public fascination and criticism as construction for Trump’s new ballroom moves rapidly ahead.
