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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

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Like any Republican cares about this.

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

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 | Reply | Newsworthy 2

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 | Reply

"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 | Reply | Newsworthy 1

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

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

#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 | Reply

#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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply | Newsworthy 1

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

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

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

breaks my fucking heart

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

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

@#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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply | Newsworthy 1

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

Fuck off you ignorant slut.

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

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