Sources: East Wing of White House to be demolished ‘within days’

The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished “within days,” according to two Trump administration officials. President Trump touted the new ballroom that will replace it, saying it had been desired by multiple administrations and taxpayers will not foot the bill. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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