[Global Network Reporter Jiang Ailing] According to a report by Bloomberg on the 21st local time, an anonymous senior White House official revealed that Trump's approximately US$250 million "Luxury Ballroom" renovation plan has been further expanded, and the entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished, a move that exceeded Trump's previous description of the scale of the project.

The official revealed that the project is positioned as "modernization" and the demolition work is expected to be completed in the next few days.

The report mentioned that Trump has long complained that the White House lacks sufficiently spacious welcoming places. When announcing plans for the banquet hall this summer, he promised that the project would not "affect existing buildings" and said the design of the new project would "fully respect" the existing architectural style of the White House. However, according to the latest statement from the above-mentioned officials, the current plan has been adjusted and the demolition work involves structural and safety considerations.

Just earlier this week, photos of on-site demolition of some buildings in the East Wing of the White House were circulated online, intensifying criticism.

The National Trust for Historical Preservation urged the government in a letter on the 21st local time to "suspend demolition until the plan for a new banquet hall passes the public review process prescribed by law" and expressed concern that "the scale of the new construction may dwarf the main building of the White House."

According to the New York Times, when asked why the entire building of the East Wing would still be demolished after promising "not to damage the building", Trump replied on the 22nd local time, "this may be the most beautiful banquet hall ever."

The White House's "breakground operation" coincided with the US government's halt.The Democratic National Committee said that when the American people are worried about basic livelihoods and medical problems, the White House is busy with the country, which is no different for the people as "a bold betrayal."