President Donald Trump’s project to build an expansive new White House ballroom officially broke ground Monday. Crews tore down the East Wing in only four days, despite Trump’s claim that the ballroom wouldn’t “interfere” with the existing building.

Workers demolished the East Wing of the White House as part of President Donald Trump's plan to build a massive, opulent ballroom.

The White House told Fox News Digital that any announcement on a name for President Trump's White House ballroom will come directly from Trump.

This week, construction crews knocked down the East Wing of the White House to make way for the construction of a 90,000 square foot ballroom. This demolition surprised many in D.C., as President Donald Trump had previously said his proposed addition would not significantly alter the existing structure.

Workers continued to clear the remains of the White House East Wing after President Trump announced plans to construct a ballroom in its place.

Top Democrats and media figures condemned President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction after crews bulldozed the East Wing on Monday.