The East Wing, which was built in 1902 and expanded in 1942, is expected to be fully torn down by this weekend, per a New York Times report. The Washington Post similarly reported that a White House spokesperson said the “entirety” of the East Wing would be rebuilt. Demolition of the East Wing began on Monday, and the White House still hasn’t submitted any plans to the federal agency that oversees construction of federal buildings. It’s my favorite.”The East Wing of the White House being demolished by work crews on Tuesday. Another angle of Trump's demolition of the East Wing, which Trump said in July he wouldn't touch as part of his renovations because "I'm the biggest fan" of the East Wing building.