The metaphorical wrecking ball analogy takes a physical form.

[rightwinger]

As long as its not taxpayer dollars knock yourselves out.

One fly in the ointment is that democrat donors are bailing.

Biden won't have a library, and the 2026 mid-terms have no democrat money.

Trump will never have a library
He doesnt know how to read

 

[Cellblock2429]

Tear down a monument to Trump?
Most of the world will line up to do that

Anyone Trump has insulted will chip in

/----/ Any fake outrage over this monstrosity?

• The project has encountered various challenges, including a ballooning budget that has reportedly increased to around $830 million, significantly higher than the initial estimates.
  
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• There have been delays in the opening date, which was originally set for 2021 but is now pushed to spring 2026. This delay is attributed to legal challenges, construction issues, and a recent incident involving a construction worker injury.
  
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• A lawsuit has been filed by a Black-owned subcontractor alleging racial discrimination and unfair treatment, which has added to the project's complications.
  
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[rightwinger]

/----/ Any fake outrage over this monstrosity?
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• The project has encountered various challenges, including a ballooning budget that has reportedly increased to around $830 million, significantly higher than the initial estimates.
  
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• There have been delays in the opening date, which was originally set for 2021 but is now pushed to spring 2026. This delay is attributed to legal challenges, construction issues, and a recent incident involving a construction worker injury.
  
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• A lawsuit has been filed by a Black-owned subcontractor alleging racial discrimination and unfair treatment, which has added to the project's complications.
  
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Obama got all the required permits and approvals
He didn’t just tear things down and do what he wants

 

[Cellblock2429]

Obama got all the required permits and approvals
He didn’t just tear things down and do what he wants

/——/ You know damn well, even with permits you libtards would still scream like scalded pigs.

 

[rightwinger]

/——/ You know damn well, even with permits you libtards would still scream like scalded pigs.

Trump had a chance to do it right

Announce what you intend to do
Release plans, costs, funding
Get input from Congress, historical commissions, public
Go out for public bids on the project

He chose not to

Nothing has been built yet, he still has time to do it right
If not, tear it down

 

[Rawley]

No, just taking down a building that was not approved by Congress, historical commissions or the public.
Tear it down and do it right

Otherwise known as biting off you nose to spite your face.

 

[kyzr]

Trump had a chance to do it right

Trump is doing it right. Your partisan viewpoint and TDS just doesn't see it.

Announce what you intend to do
Release plans, costs, funding

Plans being released for review, no congressional funding needed.

Get input from Congress, historical commissions, public
Go out for public bids on the project

Plans are out for review, congress and the public can provide input.

https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2025-12-25/white-house-to-present-plans-for-trumps-east-wing-ballroom-in-january

White House to Present Plans for Trump's East Wing Ballroom in January​

He chose not to

A lie.

Nothing has been built yet, he still has time to do it right
If not, tear it down

How stupid is it to waste taxpayer dollars? Very stupid.

 

[Rawley]

Trump had a chance to do it right

Announce what you intend to do
Release plans, costs, funding
Get input from Congress, historical commissions, public
Go out for public bids on the project

He chose not to

Nothing has been built yet, he still has time to do it right
If not, tear it down

Psssst taxpayers are not funding it.

 

[rightwinger]

Psssst taxpayers are not funding it.

Guess what Skippy?

it is OUR freaking White House and any major changes have to be done in accordance with the law

Since taxpayers are not funding it, no big deal to tear it down

 

[Cellblock2429]

No, just taking down a building that was not approved by Congress, historical commissions or the public.
Tear it down and do it right

/——/ And who will pay? The government would screw everything up royally. Over budget and late.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Guess what Skippy?

it is OUR freaking White House and any major changes have to be done in accordance with the law

Since taxpayers are not funding it, no big deal to tear it down

/——/ Why the hell would you tear down a perfectly good but only to rebuild it with tax payer money. This is why liberals can’t be trusted with the economy.

 

[Rawley]

Guess what Skippy?

it is OUR freaking White House and any major changes have to be done in accordance with the law

Since taxpayers are not funding it, no big deal to tear it down

You keep yapping and yapping and yapping about this "law" but never cite it.

 

[rightwinger]

/——/ Why the hell would you tear down a perfectly good but only to rebuild it with tax payer money. This is why liberals can’t be trusted with the economy.

It is not perfectly good

It dwarfs the existing White House and turns it into the Ballroom complex not the White House complex

It needs to be less than 55,000 sq ft to be symmetrical with the White House and West wing

If Trump refuses to listen……tear it down

 

[konradv]

https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2025-12-25/white-house-to-present-plans-for-trumps-east-wing-ballroom-in-january

White House to Present Plans for Trump's East Wing Ballroom in January​

Presenting plans after the building has come down? Is that because it’s easier to get forgiveness than permission? That’s how dictators work.

 

[Stann]

You mean tacky resort, don’t you?

trump has very tacky taste. Look at the monstrosity that is replacing the East Wing of the White House. Another national disgrace.

 

[hadit]

Guess what Skippy?

it is OUR freaking White House and any major changes have to be done in accordance with the law

Since taxpayers are not funding it, no big deal to tear it down

I hear foreign dignitaries just love using porta potties and meeting in tents at big State events, just love it. Go ahead, tear it all down and watch the campaign ads running with footage of people meeting inside, with proper security and in comfort. Show the world how petty and vengeful you are.

 

[kyzr]

Presenting plans after the building has come down?

Construction plans needs to be approved, not demolition.

Is that because it’s easier to get forgiveness than permission? That’s how dictators work.

Trump is following the law as written.

 

[Edgetho]

I hear foreign dignitaries just love using porta potties and meeting in tents at big State events, just love it. Go ahead, tear it all down and watch the campaign ads running with footage of people meeting inside, with proper security and in comfort. Show the world how petty and vengeful you are.

And stupid.

But mostly -- Scum.

ALL of them. ESPECIALLY the voters

 

[kyzr]

trump has very tacky taste. Look at the monstrosity that is replacing the East Wing of the White House. Another national disgrace.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Democrats are not builders, they are generally thieves and criminals.

 

[berg80]

Any fake outrage over this monstrosity?

It's being funded privately and its construction did not required part of a historic building belonging to the American people to be demolished.