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canetoad

(20,540 posts) Wed Feb 18, 2026, 10:01 PM Wednesday

The Ballroom [View all]

I've searched and cannot find news of a new architect being engaged to draw up the plans for the ballroom.

The last set of drawings were student level schematics. Then he fired the architect.

Has dementia kicked in and he's forgotten about the hole in the ground opposite the West Wing? Have the plans been held up by damned regulations, checks and balances?

Has he found another architect? More pertinent, would any reputable, experienced practitioner or firm take this job on and hope to keep their reputation?

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The Ballroom [View all] canetoad Wednesday OP

Who the heck knows vapor2 Wednesday #1

True canetoad Wednesday #2

He posted some new renderings newdeal2 Wednesday #3

Thanks canetoad Wednesday #5

Build whatever you want Trumpy, it's gonna be torn down and The East Wing rebuilt as it was... wcmagumba Wednesday #4

"Ballroom? What ballroom? I don't remember saying that" - Trump Jack Valentino Wednesday #6

The very fact canetoad Wednesday #7

but it isn't actually 'built', is it ??? Jack Valentino Wednesday #8

That's right canetoad Wednesday #10

yes, agreed Jack Valentino Wednesday #12

They better ask for cash in advance first, or they have not been paying attention Jack Valentino Wednesday #9

That's the point canetoad Wednesday #11