Entire East Wing of White House to be Torn Down
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Depends on what you mean by a ballroom.
anonymoose
Classical Liberal
Other than the ostentatiousness? The missing tens of thousands square feet.
What’s so bad about that?
Some of the office space will be replaced....but nowhere near all of it....I cant find any reporting on this.
No doubt Trump has decided that First Ladies dont need much space....we sure dont want another Hillary Clinton or Michelle Obama.
Seems the thing is "a gift to the American people". I imagine if Trump asks nicely the American people may allow him to use their gift.
anonymoose
Classical Liberal
That’s what ballrooms are.
Replaced by something more useful to entertain dignitaries.
More than replacing, It will be by far the largest part of the structure; a ballroom with an attached White House.
Yakuda
Verified User
Aren't you the idiots that goes down statues and burned buildings? Stfu
They can be. The Trump grand ballroom and souvenir shop will be gaudy and ugly, like he is. he has no taste. He has the oval office looking cheap.
Dutch Uncle
* Tertia Optio * Defend the Constitution
Wow! Trump lied. Weird, eh?
Did Trump flip-flop on White House East Wing demolition? Yes
On July 31, President Donald Trump said construction of his new ballroom on the White House grounds “won't interfere with the current building.” It’s not clear whether that was the plan then, and it’s certainly not the plan now. We rate his statement a Full Flop.
www.politifact.com
The demolition work stemmed from President Donald Trump’s plans to build a $250 million, 90,000-square-feet ballroom — which he said would provide an amenity without infringing on the rest of the historic complex.
On Oct. 20, demolition crews began tearing down much of the White House’s East Wing, which includes office space for first lady Melania Trump and her staff, as well as serving as an entry point for visitors. Photographs obtained by The Washington Post Oct. 20 showed portions of the building’s familiar white facade destroyed, leaving metal and jagged edges open to the air.
The New York Times reported Oct. 22 that the entire East Wing would be demolished, citing an anonymous White House official who said this approach would be cheaper and more structurally sound. CNBC had similar reporting.
In mid-October, the Society of Architectural Historians expressed "great concern" about the changes to the White House. The National Trust for Historic Preservation said it was "deeply concerned" about the project. In August, the American Institute of Architects wrote that "further changes must proceed in a systematic manner that is rooted in a deep understanding of place and a thoughtful, deliberate design process."
He lies, he always lies.
Do you know how many presidents promised not to knock down a wing of the White House, and then a week later knocked it down? One, trump.
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AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
It yells "I AM TRUMP!"
What’s so bad about that?
T. A. Gardner
Serial Thread Killer
Better than wasting taxpayer dollars on a phony Oval Office set like Biden did...
www.newsweek.com
nypost.com
Why the White House Built a Fake Oval Office for Joe Biden
The set features fake windows that display a digital view of the White House Rose Garden.
www.newsweek.com
Trump aide Alina Habba gives inside look at Biden’s ‘fake Oval Office’
Habba sat behind a dark, wooden desk in front of an American Flag and a blue and white sign on the wall with an outline showing the North front of the White House.
nypost.com
Yes, in castles.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
He had respect for the White House.Better than wasting taxpayer dollars on a phony Oval Office set like Biden did...
Why the White House Built a Fake Oval Office for Joe Biden
The set features fake windows that display a digital view of the White House Rose Garden.
Trump aide Alina Habba gives inside look at Biden’s ‘fake Oval Office’
Habba sat behind a dark, wooden desk in front of an American Flag and a blue and white sign on the wall with an outline showing the North front of the White House.
anonymoose
Classical Liberal
What does the Palace of Versailles yell?