Someone Needs To Stop Him” Trump’s Plan to Paint Historic Building Leaves the Internet Fuming
Donald Trump has already made several changes to the White House during his second term, including a major renovation of the Ballroom, adding gold accents to the Lincoln Bathroom, and creating a Presidential Walk of Fame outside the West Wing.
But according to a recent interview, he has even bigger plans and this time the target is the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
During an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, she asked Trump if it was true he wanted to repaint the Executive Office Building. Trump didn’t deny it. Instead, he said the building has long been seen as “ugly,” even though he personally thinks it’s one of the most beautiful structures ever made. He then hinted at his idea of giving it a fresh coat of paint.
Trump said the grey stone used on the building looks dull and “grey is for funerals,” suggesting that repainting it would make it look “beautiful.”
Trump added that he hasn’t fully decided yet, but he has asked for price estimates and bids from painters. He said if the project goes ahead, it would be a “great addition to Washington.”
But when people online heard about this idea, many were furious. They reminded him that the building is a protected national historic landmark, built in 1888 with granite and a slate roof.
Users on social media demanded that he leave the structure alone, warning that its original materials should not be painted at all. One person wrote, “He better not touch the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.” Another said, “Hold up, he’s about to paint the raw stone of the EEOB.” Some even begged for someone to stop him, saying, “The East Wing is gone because of him — now he wants to mess with the EEOB too.”
Trump’s renovation projects have been a constant source of controversy. His $300 million White House Ballroom project especially upset people because the entire East Wing of the White House had to be demolished, despite earlier claims that nothing major would be altered. Trump insisted that private donors paid for it, but critics still question the spending and the dramatic changes.
His decision to add gold touches to the historic Lincoln Bathroom also sparked backlash, with many accusing him of disrespecting historical spaces for personal taste. Recently, he added a label inside the Oval Office that caused a wave of speculation about his health, with some claiming it hinted at memory issues.
Meanwhile, the First Lady’s office recently shared an update saying White House holiday tours would resume at Christmas. But the update made no mention of the missing East Wing, which used to be where Melania Trump and her staff worked. Only an “updated route” for visitors was mentioned.
With all these renovations demolitions, gold fixtures, new walkways, and now the possibility of painting a national landmark — Trump’s building plans continue to stir up heated arguments. Many people feel that his changes are going too far, especially when they affect parts of American history that were meant to be preserved, not redesigned.
