CNN chief Mark Thompson reportedly told the cable network’s journalists to reduce coverage of the controversial East Wing demolition after a visit to the White House. Although CNN denies it, the Status newsletter report appears to be the latest example of media bosses kowtowing to the Trump administration. The historic East Wing of the White House was demolished last week to make way for President Donald Trump’s $300 million powder room project, a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that will be more than twice the size of the rest of the White House.