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Trump Praises White House Renovations, Claims Building Was 'Very Bad Condition
Confirmed
In Short: President Donald Trump highlighted new upgrades to the White House, stating the building was in poor condition before the renovations.
President Donald Trump showcased ongoing renovations at the White House, emphasizing the building's previous state of disrepair. 'The White House was a dump before the updates,' he told reporters, adding that previous administrations had failed to maintain it properly. Trump also highlighted plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery and a National Garden of American Heroes, among other projects.
The renovations include upgrades to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, as well as extensive work at the Kennedy Center. 'More time without a renovation would have destroyed our beloved White House!' Trump said, expressing satisfaction with the current progress.
According to reports, the White House renovation plans have seen the demolition of the East Wing to make way for a lavish ballroom, a project set to be completed before the end of Trump's second term. Trump praised the Department of the Interior and contractors for their work, stating, 'The exterior 'skin' of the Building was practically falling off!
Trump also claimed that the White House, now in better shape than when construction began in 1792, can accommodate 650 people in a space of 90,000 square feet. The renovations, he said, ensure the iconic residence is in better condition than ever before.
What's confirmed
- In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the White House was in "very bad condition" and that previous administrations failed to take proper care of it.
What's still developing
- "I love renovating it during my spare time, which is not much." He added that the Department of the Interior and various contractors are doing a "fantastic job" with the renovations.
- Its roof will be flat and there will be no air conditioning inside, Trump said.