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JUST IN; Supreme Court rules Donald Trump’s White House East Wing demolition illegal, orders immediate rebuild
In a stunning decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the demolition of the White House’s East Wing under Donald Trump was unconstitutional and unlawful, citing violations of federal preservation statutes, separation-of-powers limits, and congressional oversight requirements.
According to the ruling, the Court found that no president has unilateral authority to demolish a protected national structure without explicit congressional approval. The justices emphasized that the White House is not merely an executive residence, but a living symbol of the nation, safeguarded by law.
🔥 Key points from the decision:
The demolition order was ruled null and void
Federal agencies are instructed to begin an immediate, full rebuild
Reconstruction must follow original architectural and historical specifications
All costs are to be covered under federal restoration mandates
Legal analysts say the ruling sends a powerful message: even the presidency has limits. Preservation groups are calling the decision a landmark victory for American history, while political reaction is already exploding across Washington.
The East Wing, long associated with First Lady offices and ceremonial functions, is expected to be restored to its original form, marking one of the most extraordinary reversals of executive action in modern U.S. history.