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kentuck

(115,017 posts) Sat Nov 15, 2025, 07:45 PM Nov 15

Did Trump tear down the East Wing because of Melania? [View all]

I think it is possible.

In a rage, I could see him tearing down the only place she would stay while she was in the White House, the East Room. It is reported that she really liked her small office there.

It's a petty thing but America has a petty president.

She will be the First Lady in name only. She will not have a place to stay if there is no East Room. Maybe she did not want to sleep in Lincoln's bedroom?

Why the big hurry to tear down the place?

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Did Trump tear down the East Wing because of Melania? [View all] kentuck Nov 15 OP

I give you credence in your theory. no_hypocrisy Nov 15 #1

As good an explanation as any, imho. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 15 #2

Also consider his particular animus to 2 of the previous 4 first ladies. RockRaven Nov 15 #3

I expect so. It also gives her cover for not being around mzmolly Nov 15 #4

I wonder about that too Raine Nov 15 #5

The East Room is not part of the (former) East Wing. Wiz Imp Nov 15 #6

I had the same thought. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #7

He's trying to be a good husband Red Mountain Nov 15 #8

He did it right after No Kings leftstreet Nov 15 #9

He tore it down as part of his threat to do things that couldn't be fixed during the shut-down. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 16 #10

He'd treat her like any other prostitute, I suppose. Stacey Grove Nov 16 #11