As Twitchy reported earlier on Monday, Rep. Ted Lieu knew what the next (Democrat) president had to do: commit to restoring the White House, the Kennedy Center, and Washington, D.C., to what they were before President Trump's second term. OK, we'll undo the renovations to the Kennedy Center, put the leaks back in the roof, and restore all of the pro-Hamas graffiti to Columbus Circle (and promise to do so with fireworks and music).
Rolling Stone had the same idea. A lot of people have had the same idea. Disgraced former congressman Eric Swalwell had said last fall, "Don’t even think of seeking the Democratic nomination for president unless you pledge to take a wrecking ball to the Trump Ballroom on DAY ONE."
Rolling Stone and Swalwell share the same level of relevance these days.
The Supreme Courts 5-4 ruling allows Donald Trump to continue his demolition project of the East Wing, which is now "beyond the point of return." The next president must vow to restore the People's House to what it was before Trump https://t.co/Vt8oIWgrKx
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 7, 2026
Who knew so many people were so attached to the "beautiful" East Wing? We must rebuild it exactly as it was.
John Avlon writes:
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This is an Atlantic City mob-boss tactic, and it fits a pattern. Trump has tried to remake the Kennedy Center in his own image. He paved the Rose Garden. He’s building a massive triumphal arch and suggested naming it after himself. He has slapped gilded skid marks on every surface of the White House. The gilding can be scraped off. Buildings cannot be un-demolished.
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So here is a modest proposal. The Democrats running for president should pledge to take down Trump’s luxury ballroom and rebuild the East Wing as it was, restoring the historic symmetry of the White House. Whatever underground security structures have been built should stay: anything practical and related to national security belongs there. But the monument to one man’s ego above ground should be swept into the ash-heap of history.
"Historic symmetry." What did people do before 1942, when the White House wasn't symmetrical?
Cry harder.
— catie lord (@tudsgrl) September 7, 2026
So, you want it restored with tents?
— Steph (@anie_3301C) September 7, 2026
You guys hate Trump so much you can’t see what’s good for America.
Grow up.
It will be a much appreciated addition for all presidents and their guests for years to come. Especially the security bunker beneath. pic.twitter.com/KSDIUr1EAL
— SpyMom (@CaseyKeri) September 7, 2026
The next president may very well vow to restore it, but they won’t because in actuality, they want it.
— Steve Carroll (@wauktx) September 7, 2026
An actual dignified, indoor structure in which to hold state events and host foreign leaders. Not tarps and porta-potties.
The next president is going to throw huge party in the new ballroom. And the president after the next president will throw a bigger party in the White House ballroom.
— W Mike Burke 🇺🇸 (@WMikeBurke) September 7, 2026
That will never happen and every subsequent president will be grateful Trump took care of this.
— Nickel (@nickel88888888) September 7, 2026
So get rid of the brand new ball room and military complex underground and put back the shitty office space?
— DoesntMatter (@Christo23732379) September 7, 2026
Fine … let that be the campaign platform of all of the Democratic candidates in 2028: impeach Trump and demolish the ballroom. Make sure there's a show of hands at the primary debates of every candidate who wants the ballroom torn down.
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