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Trump's ballroom is no vanity project,
it's about American grandeur

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Posted By: Moritz55, 10/23/2025 11:50:16 AM

The Democrats, or socialists, or whatever they are these days, are hopping mad over President Donald Trump’s construction of a ballroom in the East Wing of the White House, and while it may be their silliest freakout of the entire Trump era, it is also quite telling. The ladies on ABC's "The View" were apoplectic when they saw images of demolition, a fairly ordinary way to begin renovations, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They echoed one-time resident Hillary Clinton’s complaint that Trump doesn’t own the White House, even taking to song about it.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: john56 10/23/2025 12:10:31 PM (No. 2020479)
You'd think that the wrecking ball was smashing most of the White House. From the pictures I've seen, it looks like just a few feet of porchway was demolished to construct a proper entrance to the new facility. But I will hand it to some wise guy. Saw a meme the other day with a big ol' golden ballroom with an umpteen story "TRUMP" hotel attached. Too bad he attached it to the West Wing instead of the East Wing. But it was funny.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: czechlist 10/23/2025 12:20:28 PM (No. 2020489)
The dims and their media are just desperate to find anything to criticize Trump , (or any Conservative) and turn the electorate against him(them)
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Venturer 10/23/2025 12:52:56 PM (No. 2020502)
$ 250 Million dollars and it won't cost the taxpayer a dime. Such a deal.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: red1066 10/23/2025 12:54:46 PM (No. 2020503)
If the idiot dems are freaking out about this, don't show them the pictures of the White House during the Truman administration. Only the shell of the building was left standing, and they we're sure the shell would hold up.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: Namma 10/23/2025 12:55:17 PM (No. 2020504)
I think that every democrat politician should make a pledge now to NEVER step one foot on the ball room floor. NEVER go near the room, or even look at it. Never use the room for any reason. If the dems need to hold a gathering, rent a tent.
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Cindiana 10/23/2025 1:46:10 PM (No. 2020525)
A thousand Likes for #5!
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Reply 7 - Posted by: FormerDem 10/23/2025 1:52:10 PM (No. 2020532)
I agreed with all of this except one thing, and that is that the Democrats no longer see America as grand. I think.... remember Biden, who kept saying that we would win everything no matter what? I think that is what the Democrats believe. Like those heirs in 19th century novels who blow it all, believing until the last pocketful of cash that they are so special that carelessness can be their self definition and it will never matter.
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Reply 8 - Posted by: Starboard_side 10/23/2025 2:48:51 PM (No. 2020560)
They've wanted and needed a proper ballroom to receive dignitaries and guests since around 1900. They've been holding receptions in expensive tents (maybe the Dems have an ownership interest in the tent rental company) which is not ideal. When it's hot they need to ensure it's cool enough and when it's cold they need heaters to ensure it's warm enough. Not ideal. Wonder how many were more upset with this WH addition instead of the illegal Indian truck driver who plowed into a couple of vehicles and then the semi truck - killing 4 who were simply sitting in traffic going about their day - in Southern California?
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Reply 9 - Posted by: DVC 10/23/2025 2:51:52 PM (No. 2020562)
I've often thought that having a state dinner in a tent was pretty sad. This will be a huge improvement.
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Reply 10 - Posted by: chumley 10/23/2025 6:49:41 PM (No. 2020664)
I dont see the problem. Trump puts in a ballroom for his high class guests, and Obama put in a basketball court for his ghetto buddies. Everyone gets represented.
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Reply 11 - Posted by: PChristopher 10/23/2025 8:23:27 PM (No. 2020700)
People who are unfamiliar with construction should avoid commenting on the process. Demolition performed prior to construction is messy... deal with it!
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Reply 12 - Posted by: lakerman1 10/24/2025 7:33:03 AM (No. 2020803)
#10, you forgot about Bill Clinton's body part..
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