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Supreme Court Revives Trump East Wing Demolition, 5-4

9/10/2026

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Trump Demolishes

President Donald Trump began demolishing the White House East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
The National Trust sued, leading a judge to halt construction in March 2026.
The Supreme Court revived the demolition work on August 31 2026 by a 5-4 vote.
CEO Stewart McLaurin said the association should not oppose a president’s renovations.

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Trump Signals

President Donald Trump gestured aggressively toward Marine One pilots at Morristown Municipal Airport.
He arrived after Labor Day weekend at his Bedminster golf club before the flight.
He moved his hand up and down like a turbulence signal for about half a minute.
The White House X account omitted the gesture, posting only his later walk across the tarmac.

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Trump Demolishes

President Donald Trump began demolishing the White House East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
The National Trust sued, leading a judge to halt construction in March 2026.
The Supreme Court revived the demolition work on August 31 2026 by a 5-4 vote.
CEO Stewart McLaurin said the association should not oppose a president’s renovations.

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