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kentuck

(116,273 posts) Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:25 PM Monday

Why is there scaffolding around the front of the White House? [View all]

What would happen if he tore down the White House? Seriously.

Would anybody do anything?

Maybe he's just going to take the letters that were taken off the Kennedy Center and put them on the White House? Surely no one would have a problem with that?

Why hasn't the press asked?

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Why is there scaffolding around the front of the White House? [View all] kentuck Monday OP

Good question, also, are the tarps still up at the Kennedy Center? wcmagumba Monday #1

Yes, I think so. kentuck Monday #2

For the installation of the faux gold facade sarisataka Monday #3

His portraits everywhere. LisaL Monday #5

Maybe he plans to cover it in gold? LisaL Monday #4

LOL sarisataka Monday #6

They are going to vandalize the columns. RockRaven Monday #7

Probably that newdeal2 Monday #8

It is that. Multiple admin people have said so, that Corinthian columns are better. RockRaven Monday #11

It fits the narrative... kentuck Monday #15

I hope we don't see anything that is slimy and green oozing out of the People's House? kentuck Monday #9

He was making noise about switching the ionic columns out for Corinthian ones Blues Heron Monday #10

Maybe it's time to settle all family business. usonian Monday #12

There are reports he wants more ornate columns, Corinthian columns. See this: highplainsdem Monday #13

He is a sleazy contractor starting many projects Lifeafter70 Monday #14