White House Website Updates Timeline with Controversial Political Scandals Amid East Wing Ballroom Renovation

The Trump administration has updated the White House website to include a new "Major Events Timeline" that highlights both historical renovations and controversial political events. This timeline notably criticizes Democratic presidents by referencing Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, Barack Obama's meeting with the Muslim Brotherhood, and incidents during Joe Biden's administration including the discovery of cocaine in the West Wing and the establishment of Transgender Day of Visibility. Concurrently, the site defends the ongoing demolition of part of the East Wing to construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom, a $250 million project funded by private donations including President Trump himself, intended to enhance the White House's event hosting capabilities. The timeline's inclusion of these politically charged events has sparked mixed reactions, with Democrats expressing concern over the demolition's transparency and the timeline's partisan tone. The White House has not indicated if the timeline will be further expanded. Supporters argue the ballroom addition addresses a long-standing need for larger event space at the White House, while critics view the timeline updates and construction as politically motivated.