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President Trump’s construction of a grand ballroom attached to the White House — starting with the demolition of part of the East Wing this week — will not be the first time a president
Amid President Trump's controversial plan to add a ballroom to the White House, a look back at history shows other ways Presidents have left their mark on the People's House.
There's been much speculation as to what's next for Newsom, who can't run again for California governor due to term limits.
In its 225-year history, the White House has been burned by British troops, reconstructed, expanded, and gut-renovated. This past week, it was partly demolished by its current occupant, who is building a huge ballroom.
Andrea Bocelli delivered an impromptu performance in the Oval Office, while President Trump sat behind the Resolute Desk.