The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
• Oct 21, 2025, 9:10 PM
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new ballroom, saying the sound of the construction work was "music to my ears." FRANCE 24's Daniel Quinlan reports.
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