My house is being demolished without my permission and during a desperate time for many Americans who will not receive a paycheck due to the Republican government shutdown, yes due to the Republican shutdown. Explanation: Being that the Republicans are in charge of the government at this time, the shutdown is on their watch.
Can’t blame the Democrats for this shutdown. All they want is for the American people, Republicans and Democrats alike, to have affordable health care, which is a good thing.
Tearing down the East Wing of the White House was heartbreaking to watch and there was no congressional authorization. Federal law requires that President Donald Trump seek approval for the project from the National Capital Planning Commission.
Trump wants to build a ballroom to mimic Mar-a-Lago’s overstated ballroom. The overstated elaborate ballroom will be gaudy, tasteless, showy, vulgar in appearance. Trump’s billionaire friends will be footing the bill.
The East Wing, part of the White House, is not Trump’s house but the “People’s House.”
The demolishing of the East Wing of the White House has sparked a wave of criticism from historians and preservation groups. According to an Ipsos poll, most Americans oppose the demolition of the East Wing to make room for the ballroom.
Let’s hold our breath that this demolition of the “People’s House” will be the last.
Lois Eisenberg
Valencia
