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6. LIAR!!....Trump in July promised construction of the ballroom "won't interfere with the current building."

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 04:57 PM

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...........Trump in July promised construction of the ballroom “won’t interfere with the current building.”

“It’ll be near it but not touching it, and pays total respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of,” Trump said of the East Wing at the time.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/22/trump-white-house-ballroom-east-wing-demolition-youtube.html

The Treasury Department has banned its staff from sharing photos of the East Wing, saying this would pose a potential security risk. The department is located next to the White House with a clear view of the demolition work.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/22/trump-white-house-ballroom-east-wing-demolition-youtube.html

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Trump to demolish entire East Wing of White House for ballroom: NYT [View all] riversedge Wednesday OP

Trump is demolishing the entire East Wing to make way for his White House ballroom. mahatmakanejeeves Wednesday #1

I do not believe it is a change of plans, as it was Trumps plan all along. riversedge Wednesday #7

I think so too, at least since he decided he needed it to be bigger William Seger Wednesday #11

"Mr. Trump had pledged ..." ain't worth shit about anything. (nt) William Seger Wednesday #10

Yea............ popsdenver Wednesday #25

The most transactional president in history wants Other People's Money to build himself a monument William Seger Thursday #39

And, popsdenver Thursday #43

The United Corporations of America William Seger Thursday #44

More structurally sound? Bayard Wednesday #22

A secure underground installation.....????? popsdenver Wednesday #26

throne room. nt Javaman Thursday #33

Yeah, even gold-adorned, the Oval Throne Room is just WAY too small for his ego (nt) William Seger Thursday #41

Someone needs to face charges for this desecration of our House... wcmagumba Wednesday #2

But King _rump told them they didn't need a permit... William Seger Thursday #42

Where is Chump going to put the new golf course? FakeNoose Wednesday #3

With all this demolition, I guess Malania doesn't have to worry about decorating or entertaining this year Deuxcents Wednesday #4

The whole thing demolished in one week? Boomerproud Wednesday #5

LIAR!!....Trump in July promised construction of the ballroom "won't interfere with the current building." riversedge Wednesday #6

So what? Paladin Wednesday #8

Probably not, but... Old Testament Libera Thursday #29

This feels more like a direct attack on America than January 6 did, at least to me. mwb970 Wednesday #9

I can't look at these photos without wanting to throw up. KatyaR Wednesday #12

Last time the White House was destroyed, it was because of a war. Initech Wednesday #17

Not entirely true, Truman gutted the place down to the walls: EX500rider Thursday #40

Boycott Coke. nt Hotler Wednesday #13

So, what heinous act is this a distraction from? Bettie Wednesday #14

Getting the news off how many people showed up at the protests? Initech Wednesday #18

Imagine if Obama or Biden did this. Initech Wednesday #15

I just came here to post this outrageousness!!!! LymphocyteLover Wednesday #16

He is oblivious of the number of Americans... Septua Wednesday #19

This is the kind of stuff that someone does who's in no hurry to leave n/t Cheezoholic Wednesday #20

Endangering national security at the people's house SpankMe Wednesday #21

From this point on, it has to be called "The Epstein Ballroom" William Gustafson Wednesday #23

... struggle4progress Wednesday #24

Demolish the ballroom MadMike47 Thursday #27

Speer bmichaelh Thursday #28

He says he loves the sound of construction. That's not what he's hearing JohnnyRingo Thursday #30

The ballroom it self at 90000 sq ft is bigger than the entire WH. Historic NY Thursday #31

Don't be trying to sell crazy around here, we are full up. twodogsbarking Thursday #32

When you're a dictator they just let you do it orangecrush Thursday #34

Trump is destroying the symbol of American Democracy azureblue Thursday #35

I've been lied to AGAIN, by the lying President. republianmushroom Thursday #36

He did it to prove he is our King. travelingthrulife Thursday #37

The whole White House as we know it will be gone by the end of his term GreenEyedLefty Thursday #38