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New Architect for White House Ballroom
President Donald Trump has hired a new architect for the White House ballroom amid disputes between the president and the architect originally contracted to complete the project, several sources have told CNN.
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James McCrery II, who was brought on board by Trump to serve as the lead architect, reportedly expressed concern it could 'dwarf' the White House.[image or embed] -- USA TODAY (@usatoday.com) Nov 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
James McCrery II, who was brought on board by Trump to serve as the lead architect, reportedly expressed concern it could 'dwarf' the White House.[image or embed]
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... amid disputes between the president and the architect originally contracted to complete the project ...
Architect: What do you mean, you want the walls to be gold clad?
Pres Trump: Just what I said.
Architect: That's just gross. I'm outta here.
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-04 06:21 PM | Reply
#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-12-04 06:24 PM | Reply
The disagreement: Trump wanted the ballroom BIGGER than the White House.
#3 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-12-05 08:34 PM | Reply
They're even changing the name to, 'the Baal Room'.
(i stole that)
#4 | Posted by Corky at 2025-12-05 08:54 PM | Reply
Trump has yet to settle on his Speer.
#5 | Posted by horstngraben at 2025-12-05 11:02 PM | Reply
Should this paean to Diaperman actually be constructed, I would like to suggest a president in the future might consider tearing the rococo edifice down, and replace it with a reflecting pool to give pause to the next crass, moneybag-laden doofus that inexplicablyfinagles his way into the Presidency.
#6 | Posted by dutch46 at 2025-12-05 11:31 PM | Reply
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