Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Preservation Group Urges Pause on White House Demolition

We respectfully urge the Administration and the National Park Service to pause demolition until plans for the proposed ballroom go through the legally required public review processes, including consultation and review by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, both of which have authority to review new construction at the White House, and to invite comments from the American people. These processes provide an essential opportunity for transparency and public engagement--values that have guided preservation of the White House under every administration going back to the public competition in 1792 that produced the building's original design. Doing so will help ensure that the project honors the exceptional historic significance of the White House and its grounds and acknowledges the investment that the American people have in the preservation of this beloved place. The National Trust stands ready to assist the White House, the National Park Service, and relevant review agencies in exploring design alternatives and modifications that would accomplish the objectives of the Administration while preserving the historic integrity and symbolism of the People's House."

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation warned that President Trump's planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom would "overwhelm the White House itself," which spans just 55,000 square feet. https://wapo.st/4hmL8rC[image or embed]

" The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) Oct 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM

The National Trust for Historic Preservation wrote in a letter that Trump's proposed 90,000-square-foot addition would "overwhelm the White House itself -- it is 55,000 square feet -- and may also permanently disrupt the carefully balanced classical design of the White House." https://cnn.it/43vQs6i[image or embed]

-- CNN (@cnn.com) Oct 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM

Comments

Like any Republican cares about this.

#1 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 11:48 AM

Ha! Good luck with that. King Dotard XIV suffers no review, no question of his actions. Everything and everyone in this country belong to him to do as he pleases.
L'tat, c'est moi

#2 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-10-22 11:49 AM

Trump's Niece Says His Tacky D.C. Arch Makes Her Want to Die of Shame'

www.thedailybeast.com

#3 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-22 11:51 AM

"When somebody's the President of the United States, the authority is total, and that's the way it's got to be"
-King Dotard

So sad that no one has the balls to ask him, "Says who?"

#4 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-10-22 11:51 AM

#5 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2025-10-22 11:51 AM

Sorry America. Trumpy ain't got time for niceties. There will be NO pause on the destruction of the White House and for the ongoing destruction and sell off of American Democratic institutions.

Now just sit back and ...

Enjoy the FAFO.

Greatest Show on Earth.


#6 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-10-22 11:58 AM

Like any Republican cares about this.

#1 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 11:48 AM | Reply | Flag:

The only thing you remotely care about is that it will forever more have Trump's name and contribution attached to it.

#7 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-10-22 11:58 AM

Girls 13 years of age and younger will get free admission to the-------------'s ballroom.

#8 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-22 12:01 PM

The only thing you remotely care about is that it will forever more have Trump's name and contribution attached to it.

#7 | POSTED BY LFTHNDTHRDS

Why do you think that Donald Trump will ever be loved enough to let things like his ballroom exist?

When Saddam was toppled, his statues were also.

There is no need to memorialize these long dumps of sh-- Donald is taking on America.

#9 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 12:04 PM

Is this the TDS committee? Maybe they should focus on the Obama Library construction. Ugly, over budget and way behind. But you know what? It totally mirrors how Dems run things.

#10 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-10-22 12:04 PM

#10 If a Dem ever takes over the WH they can have another temper tantrum and take it down. But they will use tax payer money to do it.

#11 | Posted by fishpaw at 2025-10-22 12:07 PM

#10 If a Dem ever takes over the WH they can have another temper tantrum and take it down.

#11 | POSTED BY FISHPAW

The next sane person will have this ballroom dismantled. I'd contribute money to the effort.

If he/she wanted to burn it to he ground, I'd pay double.

#12 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 12:10 PM

Fishpud, your child-raping hero is destroying the White House just like he's destroying the economy.

#13 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-22 12:11 PM

POSTED BY FISHPAW

Should I be grateful, as a Texan, that Donald didn't decide that part of the Alamo is torn down in order to build a ballroom named Trump?

It is interesting how shallow your patriotism is. So shallow that it's easier to believe that you never had any.

#14 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 12:13 PM

But they will use tax payer money to do it.

#11 | POSTED BY FISHPAW

You know this how?

I'd gladly contribute to remove any traces of Trumpy from the White House. Except his portrait. All the rest of his junk goes to his library.

Because unfortunately he will always be part of our history now.

They will be teaching young Americans about it forever.

The Great American FAFO.

The only US President to be convicted of Felonies and to be impeached FOUR TIMES!

#15 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-10-22 12:15 PM

The destruction of the White House is the most concrete example of Trump's insanity yet.

Those who applaud the destruction are also insane. Nasty, nasty, and quite insane.

#16 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 12:15 PM

It's funny that nobody wanted to preserve the decomposing orange pedo's bankrupt casino.

www.nj.com

#17 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-22 12:24 PM

When Cromwell died, he was hated enough that Englishmen dug up his grave and placed his decomposing head on a spike.

Just saying.

#18 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 12:27 PM

Well, the American people are a little bit pregnant with the ballroom concept, given that the East Wing of the WH is no longer useable. Der Dotard did it this way so that anyone with a say-so would be faced with the choice of approving the project or having a partially demolished "Peoples House" on their hands.

What I want to know is who is holding the funds for the project? That money, if it exists, should be in the hands of the GSA or the entities which NORMALLY would have responsibility over such affairs.

Just think: if the Epstein Files had been released, we would not be in this mess right now...

#19 | Posted by catdog at 2025-10-22 12:42 PM

breaks my ------- heart

#20 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-10-22 01:06 PM

If any Democrat had done this, the right would be screaming bloody murder. And the thing is, most people on the left wouldn't be happy about it either.

#21 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2025-10-22 01:09 PM

A democratic president wouldn't have done this. They have actual respect for our country

#22 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-10-22 01:19 PM

Well, the American people are a little bit pregnant with the ballroom concept, given that the East Wing of the WH is no longer useable. Der Dotard did it this way so that anyone with a say-so would be faced with the choice of approving the project or having a partially demolished "Peoples House" on their hands.

The ballroom tables will probably come equipped with hidden microphones so that Trumpy can spy on guests to see if they are properly loyal enough. And of course hidden cameras and mics in both bathrooms.

#23 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-10-22 01:22 PM

Tax payer money? Better that than bribes with strings attached. At least we know where the $$ going.

#24 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2025-10-22 01:35 PM

Trump is building a new $200 million ballroom at the White House (July 31, 2025)
abcnews.go.com

... The ballroom addition will be separated from the main building and positioned off the White House East Wing.

"It 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. It's my favorite," Trump said. ...


#25 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-10-22 01:51 PM

@#25 ... pays total respect to the existing building ...

I guess Pres Trump's definition of "respect" is "demolition?"

#26 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-10-22 01:52 PM

Trump isn't planning on leaving office. It's obvious, which is why the so-called constitutional conservatives here don't get it.

#27 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 02:00 PM

Like any Republican cares about this.
#1 | Posted by snoofy

Is this the TDS committee? Maybe they should focus on the Obama Library construction.
#10 | Posted by fishpaw

See what I mean?

Trump could level the entire White House, and Republicans would be talking about how the Pacific Palisades isn't 100% rebuilt.

#28 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 02:03 PM

I guess Pres Trump's definition of "respect" is "demolition?"

He's just acting out because he is enraged about not getting "his" Peace Prize.

#29 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-10-22 02:03 PM

Kind of ironic he's using a Swedish excavator to tear down the White House. Alfred Nobel would be proud.

#30 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-10-22 02:13 PM

See what I mean?
Trumpf could level the entire White House, and Republicans would be talking about how the Pacific Palisades isn't 100% rebuilt.

#28 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 02:03 PM | Reply | Flag: Why Bother With Trolls?

#31 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-10-22 02:14 PM

After the deplorable "No Kings" Democrat Rally, why not call it the "White Castle"?

#32 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-10-22 02:27 PM

---- off you ignorant ----.

#33 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-10-22 02:34 PM

We still have at least three years of this. How long before Trump bulldozes the National Mall to build a golf course?

#34 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2025-10-22 02:35 PM

After the deplorable "No Kings" Democrat Rally, why not call it the "White Castle"?

#32 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-10-22 02:27 PM | Reply

Trump is exactly like White Castle. Cheap, terrible, and makes you want to crap.

#35 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 02:37 PM

www.whitecastle.com

#36 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-10-22 02:41 PM

The next sane person will have this ballroom dismantled. I'd contribute money to the effort.
-zed

Why? Why do you want State dinners held in a temporary tent?is to show off how broke America is?x.com

Seems like the design matches the current facility. It's not some modern pile of crap Alexa would like.

#37 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-10-22 02:44 PM

Harry S. Truman gutted the White House in 1948.
Teddy Roosevelt built the West Wing.
FDR built a swimming pool when he added the East Wing.
Obama added a basketball court.
Nixon built a bowling alley.
Last year it is reported the government rented several large tents for large gatherings costing over a $1 million. All of the items were paid by tax dollars
Trump is adding a ballroom paid for by private donations.

Where were they when this was going on?

All you democrats are is a bunch of hypocrites. Your TDS is showing.

You really don't want conservatives to be able to do anything, do you?

Go ---- yourselves.

#38 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 02:48 PM

You're a moron.

Leave the white house alone.

#39 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 02:48 PM

Why do you want State dinners held in a temporary tent?

They usually hold State Dinners in the State Dining Room in the Executive Residence.

#40 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-10-22 02:49 PM

#39 was intended for Oneironut, but you have it too, boaz.

#41 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 02:49 PM

He's (Trump) just acting out because he is enraged about not getting "his" Peace Prize.

#29 | POSTED BY REDIAL

Could be true.

Or that this demolition is him bombing the American people with feces after No Kings Day.

Or that he's going through that phase that all dictators go through, to build his way into immortality. Think Saddam's palaces.

#42 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 02:49 PM

Go ---- yourselves.

#38 | POSTED BY BOAZ

Trump also plans to build a triumphal arch.

Honoring what triumph exactly, other than his birth, remains a mystery.

That arch is something else that will need tearing down.

The be replaced, perhaps, with a grand F--- Donald Memorial, which will stand for all time.

#43 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 02:52 PM

Leave the white house alone.

#39 | Posted by Alexandrite

Why? Just because WE are in office and not you?

#44 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 02:56 PM

Have you seen pictures of the demolition? Go look at it. It's a disgrace.

#45 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 02:58 PM

Trump destroyed the rose garden.

#46 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 02:59 PM

WE are in office

#44 | POSTED BY BOAZ

What you mean "WE", Black man?

#47 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 02:59 PM

Have you seen pictures of the demolition? Go look at it. It's a disgrace.

#45 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE

My wife gasped when she first saw it.

#48 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 03:00 PM

Trump destroyed the rose garden.

#46 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE

Famous and beloved in this country and around the world. Planted by the wife of an assassinated president.

#49 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 03:02 PM

This is sacrilegious to do to the People's House.

#50 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-10-22 03:05 PM

Is this the TDS committee? Maybe they should focus on the Obama Library construction. Ugly, over budget and way behind. But you know what? It totally mirrors how Dems run things.

#10 | Posted by fishpaw

STFU you stupid pile of s*&^.

We have no idea how much Trump is spending because he's constantly violating the Constitutional separation of powers and usurping Congress' power of the purse.

Not to mention he added more to the debt than any other POTUS in his first administration.

So, again, STFU idiot.

#51 | Posted by jpw at 2025-10-22 03:06 PM

Your TDS is showing.

You really don't want conservatives to be able to do anything, do you?

Go ---- yourselves.

#38 | Posted by boaz

You too you worthless mooching piece of s*&^.

TDS is only said by f*&^ing terards.

You're not a victim you giant bleeding p^&&$.

You and your side degrade everything you touch. Now f*&^ off.

#52 | Posted by jpw at 2025-10-22 03:07 PM

What you mean "WE", Black man?

#47 | Posted by Zed

Go ---- yourself racist.

#53 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 03:08 PM

Go ---- yourself racist.

#53 | POSTED BY BOAZ

Trump gave Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom.

#54 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 03:11 PM

You too you worthless mooching piece of s*&^.
TDS is only said by f*&^ing terards.
You're not a victim you giant bleeding p^&&$.
You and your side degrade everything you touch. Now f*&^ off.

#52 | Posted by jpw at 2025-10-22 03:07 PM | Reply | Flag: Why Bother With Nasty MAGA Trolls?

#55 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-10-22 03:12 PM

This is sacrilegious to do to the People's House.

#50 | Posted by LauraMohr

So upgrades can only happen under progressive administration?

Do you realize how stupid you sound?

#56 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 03:20 PM

Trump destroyed the rose garden.

He has not.

The rose garden is still there.

#57 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 03:22 PM

HE PAVED IT OVER!

#58 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 03:23 PM

www.npr.org

#59 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 03:27 PM

So upgrades can only happen under progressive administration?
Do you realize how stupid you sound?

Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 03:20 PM | Reply

There's a process that must be followed in order to "upgrade" a historic building. It wasn't followed here.

#60 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-10-22 03:43 PM

Those flowers aren't going anywhere. Only the grass was removed. The $1.9 million price tag is being covered by private donations to the Trust for the National Mall, which also paid for the earlier overhaul.

Alexandrite has BEEN CAUGHT IN A LIE.

The roses are not paved over. Only the grass was because it was becoming a soggy mess.

Alexandrite is scum.

#61 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 03:49 PM

Osama Bin Laden flew terrorists into the Trade Center, Vladimir Putin flew Donald Trump into the East wing.

~ Secret Agent Number Six ~

#62 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-22 03:52 PM

Give Boaz a break. He's just excited to live in the Slave Quarters that Trump is bringing back, like in the Good Old Days.

#63 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 03:54 PM

The rose garden is still there.
#57 | Posted by boaz

Sort of.
It's a Rose Patio now.

#64 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 03:56 PM

I've seen the pictures, boaz. Where are the roses? It's stone and grass now.

Idiot.

#65 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 03:57 PM

Alexandrite is scum.

#61 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-22 03:49 PM | Reply | Flag:

You don't even understand the constitution you swore to uphold.

MAGA filth.

#66 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 03:57 PM

Just going to point out that adding a basketball court or bowling alley in discreet out of the way places is not the same as destroying half of the structure and doubling the square footage of the building

Any honest person who respects our country could see the difference.

#67 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-10-22 03:59 PM

I've seen the pictures, boaz.

#65 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE

I've seen the pictures, too.

The "Rose Garden" now looks like Gaza.

Kind of amusing, though, that BOAZ gets upset about roses.

Sounds....Woke.

#68 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 04:01 PM

Rose garden before/after
i.e. elegant/tacky

As someone pointed out above

Built by the universally adored first lady of an assassinated president

Just utter disrespect of our country and it's heritage

#69 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-10-22 04:01 PM

www.facebook.com

Forgot the link

#70 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-10-22 04:02 PM

BOAZ---

Don't you ever extract messages of character and psychology from Trump's behavior---

Or do you reflexively accept whatever it is you see him do as being somehow normal?

#71 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-22 04:03 PM

Just going to point out that adding a basketball court or bowling alley in discreet out of the way places is not the same as destroying half of the structure and doubling the square footage of the building
Any honest person who respects our country could see the difference.

#67 | Posted by truthhurts a

Correction tripling

such fucking disrespect

Shitler's gilded shithouse will be twice the size of the rest of the WH

so fucking disrespectful

Fucking magat scum

#72 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-10-22 04:04 PM

boaz holds anonymous bloggers to a higher standard of truth than the president he votes for.

you're pathetic to turn a picture of no roses in the rose garden into some kind of lie.

#73 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 04:05 PM

www.npr.org

#59 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 03:27 PM | Reply | Flag

Fake news

#74 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-10-22 04:06 PM

Pedo 47 Is Tearing Down the Entire East Wing

politicalwire.com

#75 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-10-22 04:06 PM

pictures are fake! duh der der.

-lefthandturd

#76 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2025-10-22 04:07 PM

"character and psychology from Trump's behavior"

It's not complicated.
Deplorables like Trump because he's Deplorable.

#77 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-22 04:09 PM

Why? Just because WE are in office and not you?

#44 | Posted by boaz

F*&^ off you pathetic sycophantic piece of s*&^.

You're not anything. What will it take for you to realize that?

Jesus Christ you're f*&^ing pathetically stupid.

#78 | Posted by jpw at 2025-10-22 04:11 PM

BTW that's a thoroughly unAmerican view you pathetic sack of s*&^.

#79 | Posted by jpw at 2025-10-22 04:12 PM

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