WH announces construction of 90,000 sq foot ballroom to WH

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He has the blessing of his supporters and wields the power to do as he pleases.

This is public property, not his personal playground. This imposes costs on the taxpayers to re-locate and pay for office space for the former occupants of this space, and also imposes maintenance costs on taxpayers. Even if it is privately funded, it isn't "free."

While I am personally not a fan of making the White House like Versailles, the ballroom addition has precedent in previous administrations’ additions.

The ballroom will replace the east wing and is not plopped onto the side of the White House in a hideous manner, like the numerous fake renders (ai generated) spreading on the internet show. The real renderings show a complementary addition that simply replaces the east wing. It looks okay, just a lot of gold leaf and corinthian columns in the interior. President Trump likes the Ancient Rome aesthetic.

Because he sees himself as Emperor Trump (not President, let’s be accurate here.)

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Anonymous wrote:If you have to go back more than 60 years for precedent, you are losing the argument.

Also, if you cannot tell the difference between a first lady beautification initiative and Trump's ego, I don't know what to tell you.

Ah, so you're incensed because you think this kind of thing is... a woman's job? Specifically, the First Lady? Get over yourself. This is being paid for entirely with private funds and will benefit all future administrations.

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Anonymous wrote:It's so funny - and typical - that none of you acknowledge this is being built using private funds. It will also benefit all the presidents to come. Not taxpayer funded at all. Idiots.

"Leavitt characterized the new construction — which she said will be funded by Trump and other private donors"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/construction-on-trump-s-200-million-white-house-ballroom-to-begin-in-september/ar-AA1JFKsY?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Are you actually stupid enough to believe these donors aren’t getting paid back and then some with special favors?

So, you'd say the same about any donor to any presidential project? Do you hear yourself?

DP. Is there a precedent for this? What’s another example of a renovation to the White House funded by private donors?

There isn't because is the effing white house.

Serious question: how old are you people?? Regardless, don't you know even a little bit of history? Jackie Kennedy's renovation of the entire WH, paid for with private funds? JFC.

They know no history; they don't even bother to watch the documentary about her renovations and the fundraising.

Now our tax payer dollars are going to build a huge golden ball room and outfit a golden jet.

Except our tax payer dollars are NOT paying for this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's so funny - and typical - that none of you acknowledge this is being built using private funds. It will also benefit all the presidents to come. Not taxpayer funded at all. Idiots.

"Leavitt characterized the new construction — which she said will be funded by Trump and other private donors"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/construction-on-trump-s-200-million-white-house-ballroom-to-begin-in-september/ar-AA1JFKsY?ocid=BingNewsSerp

How exactly will it benefit all the presidents to come? You think they will all aspire to be the Sun King and live in a gilded Versailles? Or, more likely, a tacky version of it based on one man’s notion of what rich people’s homes look like.

Hmm. I guess I'll have to speak slowly so you're able to grasp this:
The ballroom will be utilized by future administrations. They will be able to entertain larger groups there. None of this is costing you a dime.

Get it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's so funny - and typical - that none of you acknowledge this is being built using private funds. It will also benefit all the presidents to come. Not taxpayer funded at all. Idiots.

"Leavitt characterized the new construction — which she said will be funded by Trump and other private donors"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/construction-on-trump-s-200-million-white-house-ballroom-to-begin-in-september/ar-AA1JFKsY?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Are you actually stupid enough to believe these donors aren’t getting paid back and then some with special favors?

So, you'd say the same about any donor to any presidential project? Do you hear yourself?

How many other presidents got multi hundred millions gifts from donors? Do you hear yourself?

:lol: Um... every president? Do you hear YOURself?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The official rendering of the profane abomination. How anyone can be good with this . . .

Is this for real??? This is absolutely hideous. Completely ruins the WH. How is he allowed to do this?

That’s not the rendering so don’t waste energy over that. It’s already been published in all the major news sites, so I don’t see why people are still getting duped by the fake renders.

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Because they are very stupid.

[Anonymous]

Excellent choice of architect in Jim McCrery.

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Anonymous wrote:If you have to go back more than 60 years for precedent, you are losing the argument.

Also, if you cannot tell the difference between a first lady beautification initiative and Trump's ego, I don't know what to tell you.

When Jackie Kennedy does it, it is glamorous. When a Republican does it, it is a sign of grotesque wealth.
See Ann Romney horseback riding.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you have to go back more than 60 years for precedent, you are losing the argument.

Also, if you cannot tell the difference between a first lady beautification initiative and Trump's ego, I don't know what to tell you.

Ah, so you're incensed because you think this kind of thing is... a woman's job? Specifically, the First Lady? Get over yourself. This is being paid for entirely with private funds and will benefit all future administrations.

As a taxpayer, I’m not getting the “benefit” here.

[Anonymous]

Is it going to be gilded and vile from floor to ceiling? A crown room, really. Will he have a throne?

[Anonymous]

better than a throne room i suppose

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Anonymous wrote:better than a throne room i suppose

Actually it sounds exactly like a throne room.

This is not a move of someone who expects to be leaving office in a little over three years.

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Anonymous wrote:It's so funny - and typical - that none of you acknowledge this is being built using private funds. It will also benefit all the presidents to come. Not taxpayer funded at all. Idiots.

"Leavitt characterized the new construction — which she said will be funded by Trump and other private donors"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/construction-on-trump-s-200-million-white-house-ballroom-to-begin-in-september/ar-AA1JFKsY?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Thank you. Facts matter.

You think it’s a fact that Trump himself will fund this? Hilarious.

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Anonymous wrote:It's so funny - and typical - that none of you acknowledge this is being built using private funds. It will also benefit all the presidents to come. Not taxpayer funded at all. Idiots.

"Leavitt characterized the new construction — which she said will be funded by Trump and other private donors"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/construction-on-trump-s-200-million-white-house-ballroom-to-begin-in-september/ar-AA1JFKsY?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Are you actually stupid enough to believe these donors aren’t getting paid back and then some with special favors?

So, you'd say the same about any donor to any presidential project? Do you hear yourself?

DP. Is there a precedent for this? What’s another example of a renovation to the White House funded by private donors?

There isn't because is the effing white house.

Serious question: how old are you people?? Regardless, don't you know even a little bit of history? Jackie Kennedy's renovation of the entire WH, paid for with private funds? JFC.

They know no history; they don't even bother to watch the documentary about her renovations and the fundraising.

Now our tax payer dollars are going to build a huge golden ball room and outfit a golden jet.

Except our tax payer dollars are NOT paying for this.

That means you're good with the Fed renovations too. Since taxpayer monies are not being used.

[Anonymous]

The ballroom is evidence America has eclipsed France culturally, even in cuisine, because France does not have BBQ. I would say America has entered a new Gilded Age, eclipsing all of Europe which stands like a waif in our shadow.

A massive BBQ smoker grill should be installed and then there would be some real parties going on in there.