While the president's away, the White House gets a facelift in pictures

[Judi Lynn]

Donald Trump is on vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey, so the builders are in to make some much-needed repairs to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Friday 11 August 2017 12.20 EDT

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2017/aug/11/white-house-renovations-donald-trump-in-pictures

What a shame this is done immediately after Trump called the nation's White House a "dump."

[SHRED]

1. He knew this was coming

And made a statement as if he inspired the renovations.

Fucking scammer.

[syringis]

2. I hope...

...he is limited in what he can change.

WH is so beautiful and symbolic (not only for Americans).

[Arkansas Granny]

4. I wonder how much tacky gold bric a brac he can cram into the oval office.

I fear he'll have it looking as overblown as his Trump tower apartment.

[syringis]

5. I truly hope He can't

I don't know how to say it exactly in english.

Since it is a National building, highly symbolic, is there no specific rules and maybe some changes impossible to make.

Is he free to do any change he want?

If so, I understand your worries. He NY home is what I have seen the most hideous. Gaudy, tacky, looks more like a whorehouse than a place you live in

[Arkansas Granny]

3. Yes, he'll surely take credit for getting the job done.

I wonder how long this has been in the works. It takes time to organize a project of this size.