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sop

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16. Exactly.

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 10:30 AM

Oct 2025

From the images I've seen it looks like they simply brought in a big backhoe in to tear down an entire section of the existing East Wing. Demolition involving an important historical building, either to renovate or for an addition, begins with a thorough survey to identify potential hazards to the existing structure during the proces. Architects will make a detailed plan for the deconstruction to preserve historical elements, protect salvageable materials during the dismantling, and erect structural shoring to protect the integrity of the structure during renovation. Apparently, none of this was done.

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Something else about the criminal destruction of the East Wing [View all] edhopper Oct 2025 OP

I imagine the destruction of the White House is very pleasing to Trump's boss, Putin Walleye Oct 2025 #1

in another post mentioned this. Layzeebeaver Oct 2025 #61

It is important to understand that this demolition, the brothel-type decoration, all is designed to demoralize people Escurumbele Oct 2025 #96

Yes, to all that Walleye Oct 2025 #106

Definitely tracks with the rest of the destruction of our federal government agencies- just rip it all apart Blues Heron Oct 2025 #2

But at least we didn't elect a woman evolves Oct 2025 #18

And the price of eggs is down Jkanad Oct 2025 #103

It is painful to watch. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #64

And do it before anyone can stop them returnee Oct 2025 #84

Normally, I'd agree but... AfternoonJoe Oct 2025 #3

He had to find a company that would do the work gab13by13 Oct 2025 #4

Did they test for asbestos? waddirum Oct 2025 #73

Ha! Mossfern Oct 2025 #112

Well, Republicans HAVE bought out ACME Inc.'s entire supply of cartoon portable holes JHB Oct 2025 #82

That is exactly what I thought. SamKnause Oct 2025 #5

Consistent with his wanton destruction of the Bonwit Teller Building, Tanuki Oct 2025 #6

He's not so much a builder as a destroyer nuxvomica Oct 2025 #23

It's the ultimate control. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #66

It was stomach-churning to hear him make yorkster Oct 2025 #68

Well spotted, Tanuki. He's a Vandal. Hekate Oct 2025 #53

Thanks for the history. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #63

Republicans choose viscious a-holery Champp Oct 2025 #81

This struck me too... Hugin Oct 2025 #7

Exactly. sop Oct 2025 #16

Agree. Both utter contempt and cheap incompetence. ananda Oct 2025 #20

It's already done a stint as a car dealership... Hugin Oct 2025 #28

Oh, that's right. LOL ananda Oct 2025 #30

When the faux gold tube dancers are deployed... Hugin Oct 2025 #32

Don't forget the upcoming UFC fights not fooled Oct 2025 #33

Its going to be a mona a mona fight rink soon where sweaty and bloodied men beat the shit Historic NY Oct 2025 #111

Trailer parks have rules. rubbersole Oct 2025 #57

Why would that matter to Trump? ananda Oct 2025 #62

I can't get over the total destruction of the Rose Garden. tblue37 Oct 2025 #56

He hates the Kennedys, who had class, money, and did good in this world Hekate Oct 2025 #60

He hates all institutions including the internal personal institutions, yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #67

Plenty of people would be glad to buy windows or wood from the White House. lostnfound Oct 2025 #120

I'm flabbergasted by the lack of oversight on this Ritabert Oct 2025 #8

What's a government shutdown good for if not to rip things down without oversight? Hekate Oct 2025 #55

Exactly. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #69

I wouldn't worry about it. The next Democratic president will just tear it down anyway. Ray Bruns Oct 2025 #9

Our next Democratic Candidate can use this as a campaign promise FakeNoose Oct 2025 #24

It's one of the main planks of my long shot 2028 dictatorial campaign to send... Hugin Oct 2025 #34

Assuming we have another evolves Oct 2025 #31

Or any other President. n/t Dixiegrrrl Oct 2025 #59

Scary, but something to really be concerned ... Dave says Oct 2025 #100

We hope. Ritabert Oct 2025 #46

We don't do that kind of thing, so don't count on it Hekate Oct 2025 #58

When there was demolition of a building downtown Norbert Oct 2025 #10

The sale of the remnants would've brought in lots of money. live love laugh Oct 2025 #12

Don't laugh, gab13by13 Oct 2025 #13

The East Room in the East Wing which has been used as a ballroom had priceless appointments Botany Oct 2025 #21

The East Room is in the main White House yorkster Oct 2025 #36

Thank you! Botany Oct 2025 #44

Forgot to say thanks for the lovely picture yorkster Oct 2025 #48

Bottom line the White House already had a ballroom. Botany Oct 2025 #49

Especially since the sick fucker doesn't even know how to dance. llmart Oct 2025 #85

You mean this one? The man has no shame. Botany Oct 2025 #86

Yep. That's it. llmart Oct 2025 #89

Generally speaking, unless one is in a wheelchair or... 3catwoman3 Oct 2025 #121

It's not gonna be a ballroom, it's a lavish room in which to shake down big donors Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #99

The East Room is not part of the East Wing. HappyH Oct 2025 #37

Thank you Botany Oct 2025 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #72

Rush job ... to hijack the headlines. live love laugh Oct 2025 #11

No Kings showed him what the country felt of him dweller Oct 2025 #19

Exactly and to tear it down before anybody could stop him Bluetus Oct 2025 #78

Would be a shame if something happened to Trump's quarters in Florida. chouchou Oct 2025 #14

Trump wanted it done quickly because he was pissed off over the No Kings Rallies and Epstein. Botany Oct 2025 #15

Just a yard of the crown molding from the East Wing Zackzzzz Oct 2025 #25

It's not the first time he did this. R Merm Oct 2025 #17

I'm sure this was knocked down as a distraction from the ''No Kings'' protests this past weekend ... aggiesal Oct 2025 #22

Yeah, nothing says "I am not a king" Wednesdays Oct 2025 #70

Mierda47 forgot to take his Irony Deficient tablets yesterday morning n/t aggiesal Oct 2025 #79

And a distraction from ... Seinan Sensei Oct 2025 #76

This isn't demolition which has a purpose. This is wanton destruction by a hateful troll. flashman13 Oct 2025 #26

A lot of historical artifacts are being dumped in a landfill. tinrobot Oct 2025 #27

In another post about this, I had said that if Jimmy Carter was still alive... 70sEraVet Oct 2025 #29

A company that was mentioned as being involved in the destruction was Clark Construction Company erronis Oct 2025 #35

Well, fuck them, too. Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #38

Trump Is Giving the Country the Finger. MineralMan Oct 2025 #39

I Wonder??? damifino10 Oct 2025 #40

My thought also! Hieronymus Phact Oct 2025 #41

It's about demolition as much as it is about display KPN Oct 2025 #42

Edifice complex - excellent. yorkster Oct 2025 #77

They did it haphazardly because they wanted it done quickly drray23 Oct 2025 #43

Yup. That's why he waited until after Oct. 17 when federal courts ran out of money. SunSeeker Oct 2025 #51

Seems to be what happened. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #74

We had a local builder that was super shady and rumored to be mob-affiliated. YodaMom2 Oct 2025 #47

Most likely he's getting a huge kickback on the contract CanonRay Oct 2025 #50

Of course. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #75

Maybe he was out of ketchup. moondust Oct 2025 #52

MaddowBlog-It's not just the facade: Team Trump has wrecked much of the White House's East Wing LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #54

Wouldn't JBTaurus83 Oct 2025 #65

Putin is probably looking at the wreckage that was the White House and thinking DFW Oct 2025 #71

This is absolutely true what you say. Klarkashton Oct 2025 #80

The company is probably a Mob referral. pandr32 Oct 2025 #83

First... make it a detention center for... BurnDoubt Oct 2025 #87

Free clinic lame54 Oct 2025 #88

The demolition is just another example of the fact that Master Blaster runs Barter town. LastDemocratInSC Oct 2025 #90

I just hope the original drawings are safely under lock and key where he can't get his tiny hands on them. bluescribbler Oct 2025 #91

Not the drawings canetoad Oct 2025 #93

TY. Brings back memories of my summer tour to the WH...entering the East Wing, and seeing the Rose Garden while... electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #95

Likely had asbestos too IbogaProject Oct 2025 #92

I hate to say this orangecrush Oct 2025 #94

See my post from yesterday rickford66 Oct 2025 #97

We were just discussing this last evening at dinner with a neighbor Attilatheblond Oct 2025 #98

Just a little distraction. republianmushroom Oct 2025 #101

I read an interesting OP on Kos peggysue2 Oct 2025 #102

so hard to bug old construction. rampartd Oct 2025 #104

MAGA SCREW UP Twm1951 Oct 2025 #105

Welcome to DU! KS Toronado Oct 2025 #108

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #117

Hahaha. Several of us noticed that. Sweden loves it I'm sure. littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #119

Quick and dirty WmChris Oct 2025 #107

so essentially he found some Trump bootlickers Skittles Oct 2025 #109

Can we fix it when he's gone? flamingdem Oct 2025 #110

Remove Him. Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #113

Has all the hallmarks of a Trump real estate project. Total demolition of an important cultural asset, with no attempt Martin68 Oct 2025 #114

So the demolition contractor Danascot Oct 2025 #115

Lots of information in this article Danascot Oct 2025 #116

K&R spanone Oct 2025 #118