He warned of ‘American carnage’ – but few thought Donald Trump would inflict it on one of the most beloved buildings in the nation.
This week, Trump demolished the east wing of the White House.
With no planning permission and no preservation, the President is putting a lasting imprint on the White House.
The work also drew thousands of tourists to Pennsylvania Avenue this week to watch – or rather listen to – the heavy machinery.
Initially, the President said the White House itself would remain intact as the ballroom was going up.
“It won’t interfere with the current building,” he said. “It will be near it but not touching it. And pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.”
But on Wednesday he confirmed the whole lot is coming down.
“The president has been incredibly transparent,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday.
“I would reject any notion otherwise when it comes to this ballroom project.”
Amazon, Apple, Google and other major companies are among those donating to help cover the cost of President Trump’s massive new ballroom at the White House.
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