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shit from White House East Wing Demolition Project New reports suggest it appears to have been moved to a Washington, D.C. golf course that President Donald Trump may want to improve.
White House started Demolishing the East Wing this week to make space Trump’s long-desired $300 million ballroomSome trucks were seen carrying dirt from the East Wing’s debris to East Potomac Park, located on an island in the Potomac River. Washington Post Report.
A source familiar with the project said some of the dirt will be used to create mounds at a nearby public golf course. Post, USA Today It was also reported that trucks were seen carrying debris East Potomac Park Golf CourseAnd photos of newly formed piles of dirt near the golf course have circulated online.
two months ago, politico It was reported that Trump was considering the idea of rebranding and refurbishing the East Potomac Golf Links. According to the outlet’s report, Trump first heard the idea from a staffer and signed off on the presentation of a new gold logo, which resembles those of his other clubs. The course reportedly may be renamed “Washington National Golf Course”.
National Park Service Put signature on A 50-year lease with the National Links Trust to operate East Potomac Park’s golf course as well as two other public golf courses in October 2020. Later, the course’s name was changed from East Potomac Golf Course to East Potomac Golf Links, local outlet. like this 9 Report.
Independent The White House and the National Park Service have been contacted for comment.
Trump’s decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House to make way for his ballroom has sparked outrage online,
Hillary Clinton criticized the President’s decision write on x“It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.” Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren also made noise: “This is a picture of the Trump presidency in one picture: illegal, destructive, and not going to help you.”
Asked about the construction Thursday, White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt urged people to “trust the process” and defended the administration’s transparency on the project.
“We’ve informed you all, we’ve been keeping you updated on this project, we’ve shown you the renderings and if you look at the renderings it’s very clear that the East Wing is going to be modernized,” Leavitt said. “In fact, I said this at the briefing when we initially presented this plan to all of you and the public.”
Patty Davis, daughter of former President Ronald Reagan, also criticized the move in an opinion essay the new York Times On Friday.
Davis wrote, “The images we have now seen of the East Wing being demolished are heartbreaking.” “Over the centuries, many presidents have made changes to the White House, and certainly older buildings need updating and repair. But this is complete destruction.”
In response to Davis’ essay, White House spokesman Davis Ingle said: Independent Future generations will benefit from the renovation.
“President Trump is working 24/7 to make America great again, including the historic beautification of the White House, all at taxpayers’ expense,” Ingle wrote in a statement. “These long-needed upgrades will benefit future presidents and generations of American visitors to the People’s House – something we should all celebrate.”