President Trump has unveiled his latest White House makeover - the gleaming all-marble Lincoln Bathroom, boasting black and white polished Statuary marble and gold fixtures.
The historic bathroom, situated near the Lincoln Bedroom, underwent a complete transformation as part of Trump's long-standing tradition of revamping the White House interiors with lavish touches of luxury.
According to Trump, the renovation was necessary due to the bathroom's "inappropriate" 1940s-era art deco green tile design, which he deemed unsuitable for the Lincoln Era. Instead, he opted for high-gloss black and white polished Statuary marble, citing its suitability as a nod to Abraham Lincoln's time.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share before-and-after images of the bathroom, touting it as "very appropriate" given the era in which it was built. He even jokingly suggested that this could be the original marble used during Lincoln's presidency.
The move aligns with Trump's affinity for grandeur and marble, as evident in his other high-end projects like Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower. The recent demolition of the East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has sparked controversy over the use of private donors to fund it, but Trump remains optimistic about its reception.
A new poll reveals that only 28% of Americans support the construction of this massive event space, while 56% are opposed to it. Critics have labeled it as a vanity project disregarding White House history, whereas supporters believe Trump is restoring elegance to the building through his restorations.
Trump has taken aim at former President Harry Truman's 1945 renovation of the Lincoln Bedroom and adjoining bathroom earlier this month, labeling it "a style that doesn't go with 1850" in favor of a more fitting design for Abraham Lincoln.
The historic bathroom, situated near the Lincoln Bedroom, underwent a complete transformation as part of Trump's long-standing tradition of revamping the White House interiors with lavish touches of luxury.
According to Trump, the renovation was necessary due to the bathroom's "inappropriate" 1940s-era art deco green tile design, which he deemed unsuitable for the Lincoln Era. Instead, he opted for high-gloss black and white polished Statuary marble, citing its suitability as a nod to Abraham Lincoln's time.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share before-and-after images of the bathroom, touting it as "very appropriate" given the era in which it was built. He even jokingly suggested that this could be the original marble used during Lincoln's presidency.
The move aligns with Trump's affinity for grandeur and marble, as evident in his other high-end projects like Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower. The recent demolition of the East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has sparked controversy over the use of private donors to fund it, but Trump remains optimistic about its reception.
A new poll reveals that only 28% of Americans support the construction of this massive event space, while 56% are opposed to it. Critics have labeled it as a vanity project disregarding White House history, whereas supporters believe Trump is restoring elegance to the building through his restorations.
Trump has taken aim at former President Harry Truman's 1945 renovation of the Lincoln Bedroom and adjoining bathroom earlier this month, labeling it "a style that doesn't go with 1850" in favor of a more fitting design for Abraham Lincoln.
It's still gonna be a bit much for some people. I mean, marble's nice and all, but is it really worth changing something that's been there for 80+ years? And what about the history behind those old tiles... wasn't Truman's renovation already a big deal back in '45? 
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the all-marble thing. Like, I get it, luxury and grandeur are Trump's vibe, but come on... it's the bathroom, not the main event space! 
And what's with the "very appropriate" comment? He's basically saying that a marble bathroom is more fitting for Lincoln than actual facts about his life. I mean, I'm no historian, but I know Lincoln was all about simplicity and humility, right? Not some lavish marble monstrosity 
. And don't even get me started on the cost... who's footing that bill? 
. I'm just waiting for him to try and redecorate the Statue of Liberty next... 
... I mean, you gotta wonder about Trump's obsession with marble, right? It's like he's trying to give the whole place a fancy spa vibe 
. But seriously, who knew the Lincoln Bathroom had such an ugly 1940s-era design hiding in plain sight? 
I'm not sure if it's a good idea to try and recreate the past with, like, super modern marble 
. But at the same time, I get why Trump wants to bring some elegance back to the White House - it's been through so much history already 
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️ I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out in the end 
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I don't think I'd want to take a potty break in there it feels more like a fancy showroom than actual bathroom. 
Trump is definitely adding some serious sparkle to the White House. I mean, can you imagine walking into the bathroom and feeling like you're stepping into history? The gold fixtures are giving me some serious luxury vibes 
Maybe he's trying to prove that even in the 21st century, grandeur never goes out of style?
and slapped it on the lincoln bedroom... who needs history when you can have gold fixtures tho 
that statuary marble is giving me LIFE 
- all-marble everything is so extra 
. I mean, who needs function over form when you can have a bathroom that looks like it was plucked straight from an opulent palace? 
. I get that he wants to make the White House feel fancy and luxurious, but come on, can't he just leave some history intact? 
The 1940s art deco design might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's still a part of American history.
... but not at the expense of our national heritage. 
. But seriously, I think this whole renovation thing is just part of Trump's brand – all about excess and luxury (I mean, a 90k sq ft ballroom is wild 
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. Like, can you even? The all-marble vibe is giving me major luxury hotel feel 
. Anyway, I'm just here for the bathroom pics... who else is loving this marble masterpiece? 
, what is Trump thinking?! Spending millions on some fancy marble bathroom in the White House? It's just so extra 
, even if it is made of marble. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to put green tile in there? It's like he raided a bad 80s time capsule or something 
. Trump's just showing off again and trying to distract us from his real problems 
. And what's up with the comparison to Harry Truman's renovation? Like, isn't there a middle ground between being flashy and staying true to history? 
The fact remains, though, that this seems like a pretty costly indulgence, especially when one considers the controversy surrounding the East Wing demolition project 
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