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Trump aide’s video exposes sprawling ballroom pit where East Wing once stood

A White House aide’s new video offers a sweeping look at President Donald Trump’s ballroom construction site, where the historic East Wing once stood — revealing the staggering scale of the pit left behind. White House communications adviser Margo Martin posted the 24-second clip Friday. It shows Trump speaking with a construction worker before the…

Sources (1)· Oct 9, 11:52 PM

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