"Another day, another historical movie theater closes its doors. As a result of President Trump's $300 million ballroom fixer-upper dreams, the White House movie theater in the East Wing has been demolished. CNBC confirmed on Thursday that the demolition is "nearly complete" and that it includes the 42-seat White House Movie Theater built by President Roosevelt in 1942. This doesn't mean there won't be any cinema at the White House - staffers and guests have phones, right? Right?!"
"Hundreds of films have been screened since its conversion from a cloak room into a small theater, like President Trump's enjoyed viewing of in 2019, and President Clinton's watching of Groundhog Day - the latter did not watch it over and over and over again. The biggest cinephile to work in the White House was President Carter, who watched 480 movies while in office."
The White House's 42-seat movie theater, built by President Roosevelt in 1942, has been demolished as part of East Wing renovations tied to a $300 million ballroom project. CNBC confirmed that the demolition is nearly complete and that the historic theater—converted from a cloak room—hosted hundreds of film screenings during its decades of operation. Presidents have watched films there, including President Trump's viewing in 2019 and President Clinton's screening of Groundhog Day. President Carter watched 480 movies while in office. A modernized replacement is expected during the East Wing renovation, but no timeline, size, or features have been confirmed.
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