"That legal opinion has been held by the NCPC for many yearsThey have ruled consistently their general counsel has said when it comes to phase-one of this project, the tearing down of the current east wing structure, a submission is not required legally for that. Only for vertical construction will a submission be required. And that is a legal opinion from them. We are following that legal opinion."
"Leavitt added that the current briefing room was once a swimming pool, and that there have been presidents who have torn down the executive mansion. Again, in due time, the East Wing is going to be more beautiful and modern than ever before, Leavitt said. In addition, there will be a big beautiful ballroom that will hold parties for generations to come."
A CBS News reporter questioned White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt about whether the president can demolish federal buildings after the East Wing was partially razed to make room for a $250 million ballroom. Leavitt cited a longstanding NCPC legal opinion saying demolitions do not require NCPC submission, asserting only vertical construction triggers a submission and that the White House is following that opinion. Leavitt noted the briefing room was formerly a swimming pool and referenced past presidential removals of executive mansion structures. She showed 1902 West Wing construction photos and emphasized the East Wing will be more modern and include a large ballroom.
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