Michelle Obama slams Trump’s $300,000,000 White House demolishment renovation
Following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a $300 million White House renovation plan, the demolition of the historic East Wing has proceeded. The project, which will create a new ballroom, has been met with significant public criticism regarding both its cost and the loss of a historical building.
On a recent podcast appearance, former First Lady Michelle Obama shared her emotional reaction to watching the demolition. She expressed feeling a sense of confusion and loss, not for the physical structure itself, but for what it represented for the nation.
Obama clarified that her response was not personal, as the White House is “the People’s House.” Instead, she framed it as a concern for national traditions, values, and shared norms. She questioned the decision, asking, “Who are we? What do we value and who decides that?”
Other prominent figures have also voiced their disapproval. Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton publicly condemned the demolition on social media, stating, “It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.”
Meanwhile, the current First Lady, Melania Trump, and her staff have been temporarily relocated during the construction. Reports indicate she was initially attached to her original office in the East Wing.
However, President Trump has claimed that Melania is now warming to the extensive renovations. He suggested that despite her initial fondness for her “little, tiny office,” she now approves of the new plans. The project continues to be a topic of national discussion.
