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Colbert Slams Trump for Secretive East Wing Demolition

10/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from Stephen Colbert over demolishing the White House East Wing, according to Colbert's Thursday monologue.
The East Wing, built in 1942, is being replaced by a $300 million ballroom, despite Trump's earlier claims it would remain untouched.
Colbert mocked the administration's attempts to conceal the demolition, noting the Secret Service closed Ellipse Park to block media coverage.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism from Stephen Colbert over demolishing the White House East Wing, according to Colbert's Thursday monologue.
The East Wing, built in 1942, is being replaced by a $300 million ballroom, despite Trump's earlier claims it would remain untouched.
Colbert mocked the administration's attempts to conceal the demolition, noting the Secret Service closed Ellipse Park to block media coverage.