NewsPolitics White House demolition with dirt, drama, and DIY capitalism Backchannel | Inside Maryland politicsShare this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X A worker walks through debris at a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) By Jeff BarkerPUBLISHED: November 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST A particular fascination surrounds what happened to the items from the demolished White House East Wing — even the dirt and debris. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X RevContent Feed