Ex-congressman calls major renovation ‘utter desecration’ as demolition in East Wing reportedly under way
Construction crews have started demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for Donald Trump’s planned ballroom, prompting widespread criticism on social media and beyond.
One former lawmaker even called the renovation an “utter desecration”.
The Washington Post, which obtained and published photos of the demolition activity and cited two eyewitnesses, reported on Monday that demolition was under way, and shared an image showing construction in progress and parts of the exterior ripped down.
Is there really anyone who would be upset if the white house was burned down?
Why does anyone care about the desecration? The only story here is the huge waste of $$
Yes, I think it would upset quite a few people. A lot of great men and women have worked and lived within its walls. It’s a pretty meaningful symbol to Americans.
Like who?
The chattel slaves who were forced with violence to build it may be great, but they didn’t live in it.