Recent satellite imagery from Planet Labs PBC highlights the demolition of the White House East Wing, marking a critical step in President Donald Trump's plan to construct a new ballroom. The stark contrast between images taken on September 26, 2025, and those from October 23, 2025, illustrates the extensive changes occurring at one of the nation's most iconic structures.
WASHINGTON (AP) — New satellite images taken Thursday show the scale of the demolition of the White House East Wing as President Donald Trump moves forward with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House.
See the change in images from October 23 and September 26, 2025, as captured by Planet Labs PBC.