It’s not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House’s East Wing

It now appears that a significant portion of the White House's East Wing has been demolished, Donald Trump's earlier vows notwithstanding.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS It's not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House's East Wing It's not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House's East Wing It now appears that a significant portion of the White House's East Wing has been demolished, Donald Trump's earlier vows notwithstanding. MORE Trump insists he's entitled to 'a lot' of taxpayer money following DOJ investigations Admitting that he wants "a lot" of money from the Justice Department, Donald Trump was surprisingly candid about his self-pitying sense of entitlement. MORE Trump insists he's entitled to 'a lot' of taxpayer money following DOJ investigations Admitting that he wants "a lot" of money from the Justice Department, Donald Trump was surprisingly candid about his self-pitying sense of entitlement. MORE Pete Hegseth imposes new restrictions on Pentagon communications with Congress Pete Hegseth doesn't just want to limit what reporters know about developments in the Pentagon. He's also imposing restrictions on communications with Congress. MORE Pete Hegseth imposes new restrictions on Pentagon communications with Congress Pete Hegseth doesn't just want to limit what reporters know about developments in the Pentagon. He's also imposing restrictions on communications with Congress. MORE Trump's latest failed nominee makes the White House appear even more incompetent Paul Ingrassia's nomination was an obvious debacle, but he's the latest edition to a growing list that makes the White House appear even more incompetent. MORE Trump's latest failed nominee makes the White House appear even more incompetent Paul Ingrassia's nomination was an obvious debacle, but he's the latest edition to a growing list that makes the White House appear even more incompetent. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG '3.5% rule': The anti-Trump movement is nearing an important threshold Maine's Graham Platner faces difficult questions about his record — and a tattoo Trump eyes $230 million payout from Justice Dept. as repayment for earlier investigations Team Trump targets The New York Times with an outlandish lawsuit (yes, again) 'Taxation without representation': Arizona loses patience, sues Mike Johnson for stalling on Grijalva Trump goes too far with 'Nazi streak' nominee not even Republicans can support 'No Kings Alliance' launches in wake of massive nationwide protests as movement's next step WHAT'S ON RACHEL'S BLUESKY RADAR "Sen. Jeff Merkley is still speaking on the Senate floor, continuing a marathon speech he began last night." (Oregon Capital Chronicle links to further coverage) "The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit created by Congress to help preserve historic buildings, said Tuesday that Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom would 'overwhelm the White House itself,' which is about 55,000 square feet..." (HuffPost) "A 60-year-old couple earning $85,000 may have to pay $31,000 for a health insurance plan in Kentucky...  $28,000 for a plan in Oregon... $44,000 for a plan in Vermont..." Health insurance sticker shock begins as shutdown battle over subsidies rages (Washington Post - See previously on TRMS) Exclusive: Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing is nearly complete (Law Dork) (Chris Geidner) christ almighty what is this guy doing White House expands East Wing demolition as critics decry Trump overreach (Washington Post) Follow Rachel Maddow on BlueSky here.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER