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Schlossberg and Clinton Slam Trump's East Wing Renovation

10/24/2025

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Jack Schlossberg, Jacqueline Kennedy's grandson, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for demolishing the East Wing to fund a $300 million ballroom, writing, 'Where she planted flowers, he poured concrete'.
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton condemned the action, saying, 'It’s not his house; it’s yours, and he’s destroying it.'
Trump had previously assured changes would respect the structure.
East Wing has historical significance, linked to first ladies since Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Jack Schlossberg, Jacqueline Kennedy's grandson, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for demolishing the East Wing to fund a $300 million ballroom, writing, 'Where she planted flowers, he poured concrete'.
Former First Lady Hillary Clinton condemned the action, saying, 'It’s not his house; it’s yours, and he’s destroying it.'
Trump had previously assured changes would respect the structure.
East Wing has historical significance, linked to first ladies since Eleanor Roosevelt.