The White House was never supposed to be a palace.
George Washington and architect James Hoban deliberately rejected the lavish style of European monarchies. Instead, they designed a President’s House that reflected the ideals of a republic: dignified, restrained, and accountable to the people.
The White House belongs to the American people. Every president is just a temporary tenant.
So far this morning, Trump has...
• Declared the ceasefire over
• Threatened to commit war crimes against Iran
• Suspended trade with Spain
• Accused the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' of launching 111 missiles
• Referred to Zelenskyy as 'President Putin'
• Said he is number one on 'Tic Tack'
• Claimed prices are down on everything
• Suggested the U.S. should have carpet-bombed Khomenei's funeral
• Mentioned taking over Kharg Island
• Removed Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list
• Praised China, Russia, and Turkey while disparaging NATO
• Tanked the markets
Trump posts photos of work being done on the White House's North Portico. Trump wanted to replace the existing Ionic columns with more ornate Corinthian columns, like those at Mar-a-Lago.