President Donald Trump unveiled a dramatic makeover of the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House, replacing what he called “totally inappropriate” 1940s-era green tiles with a historically inspired black-and-white marble design.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Key Details of the Renovation:
- The Change: The Art Deco-style green tiles, installed during the Truman administration’s 1940s structural updates, were removed.
- The New Look: They were replaced with black and white polished Statuary marble and accented with gold fixtures.
- The Rationale: According to Trump, the 1940s style was “totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era.” He described the new marble look as “very appropriate” for the mid-19th century and a design that “truly honours Lincoln’s legacy.”
- Context: This renovation comes shortly after the beginning of the controversial East Wing demolition project for the construction of a new ballroom.
The President shared before-and-after photos of the refurbishment on Truth Social, showcasing the gleaming, “presidential look” of the updated space.
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