The metaphorical wrecking ball analogy takes a physical form.

[rightwinger]

How many historic statues did you idiots tear down and/or vandalize? And you let Obama construct this eyesore.

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South Chicago is not the National Mall

Your “Whatabout Obama?” Protests are pretty lame

 

[postman]

Are you going to put on your inflatable dinosaur costume and go out there to protest, fatass?

Well, you'll be paying (through taxes) to run the new ballroom.
Let's see. Double the space of the existing white house.
That's going to be a pretty big heating and air conditioning bill.

 

[Thinker101]

It's only stupid to you because I pointed out the left's hypocrisy.



So what? Nobody cares.




I don't know how long it'll take. We'll just have to wait and see.

The White House has said the ballroom will be ready for use well before Trump’s term ends in January 2029,

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

He's doing it so he can show it off & brag to wprld leader's, wine & dine his pals & play grabass with his super wealthy cronies who pay him off.

Naaawwww. Trump is doing it to make leftists empty heads explode. It’s goin exactly as planned.

 

[Blisterfinger]

When Mr. Trump first announced his plans for the ballroom, he pledged that the White House would not be touched by the construction.

“It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be near it but not touching it,” he said in July. “And pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/east-wing-white-house-demolition-trump.html?campaign_id=2&emc=edit_th_20251023&instance_id=164942&nl=today%27s-headlines&regi_id=65145149&segment_id=209136&user_id=fecdfdffdaaa11107b72f0f4f6e429cc

I'm not suggesting it is at all unusual for him to lie. Far from it. Lies are his stock and trade. The motivation for this particular lie being obvious. Admitting he was going to have the East wing of a historic building that belongs to the country demolished, not Dotard, would have been met with tremendous resistance.

A beautiful new Ballroom will be nice there

 

[Orangecat]

Well, you'll be paying (through taxes) to run the new ballroom.
Let's see. Double the space of the existing white house.
That's going to be a pretty big heating and air conditioning bill.

I’m already paying for the upkeep of Obama’s basketball court. I’ll live.

 

[debbiedowner]

In the first place the Trump has zero authority to demo any part of the White House. This is not his property. Yet as always corp america will entertain this yoyo with their money. The question becomes what has Trump promised them in return? Why do these corporate CEO's and others think Trump can do this? At All? Trump did not submit any permits nor did he request any.


How dumb and irresponsible can the corporate white collar get?

The donations may go up in smoke as TRUMP does not pay his debts so Trump will in effect steal more money.

As for his request for $213 billion tax dollars that he believes he deserves is about half of what the the big jet costs so he needs another $200 Billion in tax dollars. He sure as hell won't pay.

Actually he does as the WH, Capitol and Supreme Court Building are exempt from the national historic preservation act.

Under a law known as National Historic Preservation Act, federal agencies are required to examine the impact of any construction projects on historic properties. Specifically, Section 106 requires the agencies to undergo a review process, including getting input from the public.

whoops wrong paragraph but you can read it here.

The decades-old exemption that lets Trump reconstruct the White House

The White House and several other buildings are exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

www.bbc.com

 

[Concerned American]

Thinking it matters who is paying for the degradation of what is essentially a historical monument

The east wing was built in 1942. Historical? LMAO, try again.

 

[postman]

You should see what the dumb **** did with Mar A Lago.

I wouldn't trust Trump to install a mailbox, with instructions and a blueprint.

He has never built anything in his life.

Remember the Bonwit Teller building Trump had a bunch of illegal Polish immigrants tear down? He ignored the historical preservation society completely, and destroyed priceless works of art during the demolition.

That's Trump.

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

Wonder what Obama built for $376M of taxpayer money on White House renovations according to CNN?

Obama never made a $376 renovation to the white house.

More fake news from the gullible Trump cult.

DUMB ASS.

Trump White House points to Obama basketball court ...​

Yahoo
https://www.yahoo.com › news › articles › trump-white...
1 day ago — The fact sheet includes a historical timeline of past presidential renovations at the White House, including former President Barack Obama's addition of a basketball court on the South Lawn.

In 2009, America’s first Black president added basketball lines and baskets to the tennis courts. In 2011, President Obama notably celebrated his 50th birthday with a game of basketball with NBA stars like LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose, as well as Magic Johnson, who came out of retirement for the presidential matchup.

 

[Mr Natural]

The King can do whatever He wants.

 

[my2¢]

Upon completion of the new East Wing, I'm expecting it to get TP-ed within a week. Investigation will fizzle out after much finger pointing towards:

 

[ChristisKing]

Remember the Bonwit Teller building Trump had a bunch of illegal Polish immigrants tear down? He ignored the historical preservation society completely, and destroyed priceless works of art during the demolition.

That's Trump.

So what are you going to do about it?

 

[Delldude]

Obama never made a $376 renovation to the white house.

More fake news from the gullible Trump cult.

DUMB ASS.

Trump White House points to Obama basketball court ...​

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Yahoo
https://www.yahoo.com › news › articles › trump-white...
1 day ago — The fact sheet includes a historical timeline of past presidential renovations at the White House, including former President Barack Obama's addition of a basketball court on the South Lawn.

In 2009, America’s first Black president added basketball lines and baskets to the tennis courts. In 2011, President Obama notably celebrated his 50th birthday with a game of basketball with NBA stars like LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose, as well as Magic Johnson, who came out of retirement for the presidential matchup.


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Dude, step back, take a deep breath.

 

[0311]

In the first place the Trump has zero authority to demo any part of the White House. This is not his property. Yet as always corp america will entertain this yoyo with their money. The question becomes what has Trump promised them in return? Why do these corporate CEO's and others think Trump can do this? At All? Trump did not submit any permits nor did he request any.


How dumb and irresponsible can the corporate white collar get?

The donations may go up in smoke as TRUMP does not pay his debts so Trump will in effect steal more money.

As for his request for $213 billion tax dollars that he believes he deserves is about half of what the the big jet costs so he needs another $200 Billion in tax dollars. He sure as hell won't pay.

He is tenet, not an owner. He needs the permission from Congress before doing any damn thing. The White House belongs to people NOT him.

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

Dude, step back, take a deep breath.

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You look like you need to, and a place to sit.
Standing looks uncomfortable for you.

 

[Thinker101]

In the first place the Trump has zero authority to demo any part of the White House. This is not his property. Yet as always corp america will entertain this yoyo with their money. The question becomes what has Trump promised them in return? Why do these corporate CEO's and others think Trump can do this? At All? Trump did not submit any permits nor did he request any.


How dumb and irresponsible can the corporate white collar get?

The donations may go up in smoke as TRUMP does not pay his debts so Trump will in effect steal more money.

As for his request for $213 billion tax dollars that he believes he deserves is about half of what the the big jet costs so he needs another $200 Billion in tax dollars. He sure as hell won't pay.

Well damn, ya better get out there and block the bulldozers. Maybe do a little dance or sing a few songs...moron.

 

[Concerned American]

He is tenet, not an owner. He needs the permission from Congress before doing any damn thing. The White House belongs to people NOT him.

Please link to your source for this claim. BTW, you might review the definition of tenet before you label someone with that moniker.

 

[Frankenstein]

The flock only likes it because the people they hate don't like it.

crybabies like you think bad Trump, because he is doing anything shut the pie hole

 

[Godboy]

Mainly because they respect the long standing American tradition (as envisioned by George Washington) that thevPresiden’t official residence should not be a palace.

If thats the case, should we expect all future democrat presidents to boycott that ballroom? Will you whine when THEY use it?