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On the recordOctober 22, 2025
The East Wing of the White House is being demolished so that Donald Trump can construct a ballroom where he will be celebrated like a king.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
thehill.com

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries criticizes the demolition of the East Wing for Trump's ballroom.

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