White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, photos show

President Donald Trump is constructing what he said is now a $300 million ballroom nearly twice the size of the White House.

Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, says more people have been talking and learning about White House history in the past couple of weeks.

Trump ordered the demolition as part of his still-to-be approved plan to build a $300 million ballroom.

The White House hasn't said how much each donor will contribute, and almost none was willing to divulge that when contacted.

The Commission on Fine Arts discussion also included a brief review of mostly negative public comments on Trump's plans.

A fellow of the American Institute of Architects, whose firm specializes in residential design and historic preservation, shared his views.

The members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him this year.

The plans come in tandem with an ongoing effort to get Trump's face on a coin.