Media outlets have been unwavering in their coverage of President Donald Trump’s plans to renovate the East Wing of the White House by adding a ballroom, a project reportedly funded by his personal finances and private sponsorships. This three-day-old story has sparked significant attention, with some critics, including those aligned with the Democratic Party, expressing discontent and labeling the construction efforts as “demolition.”

Among the vocal critics is former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who weighed in on the matter with a controversial post on the social media platform X. Her comments were widely criticized for being out of touch with the situation at hand.

Journalist Nick Arama countered claims that the renovations equate to “destroying” the East Wing, citing historical precedence. He noted that numerous past presidents have undertaken various renovations and expansions of the White House, making such alterations far from unprecedented.

It’s not his house.

It’s your house.

And he’s destroying it. pic.twitter.com/YchFF5U1nO

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 21, 2025

Nick Arama wrote that no, altering the East Wing of the White House isn’t “destroying it,” with historical precedence standing as an obvious stop sign to such an idiotic notion; several former presidents have made renovations and additions to the historic building.

The East Wing itself started out as a small entrance and cloakroom area under Teddy Roosevelt. In 1942, they added a bigger structure to cover an underground bunker, and that’s where the First Lady has had offices. Adding space to accommodate people follows along in that tradition.