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Trump Is Doing WHAT to the White House?

2025-10-23 News & Politics
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Ben Shapiro
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White House East Wing Redesign Controversy and Reporting on Protest Extremism

Examine the facts behind the political uproar concerning President Trump's East Wing ballroom project, and review recent reporting confirming violent rhetoric observed at widespread political protests.

Short Summary

  • Clarify the functional and historical context of the East Wing, debunking claims that iconic spaces are being destroyed.
  • Confirm that the proposed ballroom expansion is funded privately and is intended to modernize foreign dignitary reception capabilities.
  • Detail journalistic findings confirming the presence of violent and explicit threats directed toward political figures during recent "No Kings" demonstrations.

This discussion separates political hyperbole regarding the White House renovation from verifiable reporting on extremist threats made during national protests over the past weekend. Understanding the actual scope and funding source of the project helps contextualize the Democratic outcry, while the reporting provides necessary insight into growing political toxicity.

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Top Comments (10)

@hannahparks523 2025-10-23

Don’t these people ever get tired of being this angry about something? Surely this isn’t healthy.

189 42 replies
@535tony 2025-10-23

They are upset it will forever be called the Trump Ballroom.

149 51 replies
@CBROGOLDEN 2025-10-23

They simply hate the idea that there will be a 'Trump Ballroom' forever imprinted on the White House. They would prefer to erase his presence

144 20 replies
@blshouse 2025-10-23

The East Wing was built by FDR during WW2 for the express reason of hiding a bunker where the President could run the country in case of attack. It was an empty facade, on purpose, when built. Offices were added later.

95 8 replies
@melanielandsman122 2025-10-23

It’s just offices!. The ballroom would be 😊Great . He’s not taking it with him. 🙄

94 18 replies
@MarkArnoldMusic 2025-10-25

Please Ben, hands on the Torah and swear you'd take this argument if ANY democratic president bulldozed the East wing no less paint it a slightly different shade of eggshell

69 12 replies
@pistonburner6448 2025-10-23

I've been there: it could really do with a larger space like that so it's not so crowded in events.

61 10 replies
@unwokehillbilly4827 2025-10-23

AC/DC’s not going to have the biggest balls anymore

39 1 replies
@davedobson5869 2025-10-23

Trump said it "I've shown it to anyone who would listen" and none of them what to listen, just accuse.

30 1 replies
@melanielandsman122 2025-10-23

Lookup what the White House looked like in 1880.😂

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