Let’s talk about the demolished East Wing of the White House where Trump is building that humongous ballroom.
The last time you probably saw it, it looked something like this:
Just a whole lot of rubble:
Well, since then, the Washington Monument has reopened after the shutdown, giving us a new perspective on the whole thing.
Here’s how it looks from up there:
Here’s one from a little futher away:
Here’s a closeup of the grounds:
Annnd one more for good measure:
The photos have obviously made it onto social media, so let’s look at some *interesting* reactions!
“Sometimes an image truly does speak better than words…”
“Betty Ford once said ‘If the West Wing is the mind of the nation, then the East Wing is the heart.'”
“It’s harder to build a duplex in Los Angeles than it is to bulldoze the White House property.”
And lastly, “It is crazy that the right has complained about vandalism, flag burning, and taking down confederate statues for years and then Trump fucking bulldozed half the White House and they’re cheering him on.”