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East Wing demolition is a sign of Trump's quest to remake the presidency in his image

NPR | By Tamara Keith,
Domenico Montanaro, Adrian Florido
Published October 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM PDT
An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. The demolition is part of President Trump's plan to build a multimillion-dollar ballroom.
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An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C. The demolition is part of President Trump's plan to build a multimillion-dollar ballroom.

President Trump's interest in curating his public image is closely linked to how he wields power as president.

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Tamara Keith
Tamara Keith is a Senior Political Correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.
Domenico Montanaro
Domenico Montanaro is a senior political editor/correspondent for the Washington Desk
Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido is a national correspondent for NPR covering race and identity in America.
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