Late-night hosts on Monday offered scathing reactions to the partial demolition of the East Wing of the White House as part of Donald Trump's proposed $250m gilded ballroom renovation. The project has left many lawmakers, media personalities, and everyday citizens in shock.
The news came just nine months into Trump's term in office, with many questioning whether the billionaire had been lying about the renovation not touching the existing White House structure. Colbert aptly joked that he should have saved up for a body pillow of Mariah Carey as his "security deposit back".
When asked if there were any concerns over the fate of the building, Trump reassured reporters that he's the biggest fan of the White House and will never want to leave it. However, many found this claim laughable given the recent events.
Colbert poked fun at Trump's grandiose plans for a gilded ballroom, likening them to a combination Pizza Hut-Taco Bell in his backyard. The Late Show host suggested that maybe, just maybe, the renovation would end up being something completely different from what was initially promised.
Late Night host Seth Meyers also chimed in on the topic, highlighting Trump's apparent lack of urgency over leaving office. He quipped that if he had three years left on a lease, he wouldn't even bother putting up a shelf.
The nation's capital remains on edge as lawmakers struggle to pass legislation amidst this backdrop. Despite Trump's claims about respecting the existing building structure, many are now left wondering what other changes have been made behind closed doors in the White House.
The news came just nine months into Trump's term in office, with many questioning whether the billionaire had been lying about the renovation not touching the existing White House structure. Colbert aptly joked that he should have saved up for a body pillow of Mariah Carey as his "security deposit back".
When asked if there were any concerns over the fate of the building, Trump reassured reporters that he's the biggest fan of the White House and will never want to leave it. However, many found this claim laughable given the recent events.
Colbert poked fun at Trump's grandiose plans for a gilded ballroom, likening them to a combination Pizza Hut-Taco Bell in his backyard. The Late Show host suggested that maybe, just maybe, the renovation would end up being something completely different from what was initially promised.
Late Night host Seth Meyers also chimed in on the topic, highlighting Trump's apparent lack of urgency over leaving office. He quipped that if he had three years left on a lease, he wouldn't even bother putting up a shelf.
The nation's capital remains on edge as lawmakers struggle to pass legislation amidst this backdrop. Despite Trump's claims about respecting the existing building structure, many are now left wondering what other changes have been made behind closed doors in the White House.
. And don't even get me started on the budget - $250m is just crazy talk 
. I'm starting to think that Trump's whole "I'll never leave this building" thing was just a PR stunt from day one 
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. And Seth Meyers' quip about the lease thing? Spot on! If I had to deal with someone like that in my personal life, I'd be gone by now 
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! I mean I've seen some crazy stuff go down in DC but this takes the cake. $250m renovation and they're just gonna tear off a chunk of the East Wing? That's like me buying a new couch and then demolishing my entire living room 
. Anyway, I'm keeping an eye on this situation and if anything else goes down behind closed doors, I'll be the first to call BS 
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. I get that Trump wants to leave his mark, but come on, can't he find a way to do it without sacrificing the integrity of the White House? 
Colbert's jokes were fire, though 
. Like, Mariah Carey body pillow as security deposit? Genius! And Seth Meyers' comment about not even bothering to put up a shelf if he had three years left... YESSSSSS, so true.
. It's like, one thing at a time, dude...
️ The more I think about it, the more ridiculous it sounds. But hey, at least Trump's fans are keeping his promises... of being a bit of a wild card 
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), but this whole thing just feels a bit... shady 
. Still, you gotta admire the creativity of the ballroom designs - it's like a combo of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in there! And can we talk about how some people are already speculating about what other changes might be made? I guess that's just the way the cookie crumbles 
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But seriously, when are we gonna get some straight answers from this administration? 
. I mean, who needs that much gold? It's just crazy to think about what could've been done with that kind of money instead...
I'm all for some luxury and extravagance, especially after four years of dealing with... everything else. The dude's got a huge ego, but maybe that's what's needed to bring some much-needed glamour back to the White House. Colbert can joke about it all he wants, but at the end of the day, Trump's just trying to make the place his own little playground. And hey, if it means people are talking, I'm good with it. 
. and whats up w/ these guys just laughin' & makin' jokes about it? dont think they r not aware of what's really goin on behind closed doors... u gotta wonder if theres another agenda here, like maybe they're gonna turn the white house into some kinda private club 4 their buddies 
just to prove a point. Lesson here: be mindful of the impact your actions have on others; we all got our own bills to pay 
And what's with the secrecy? It's Trump's 3rd year in office and already we're talking about major changes behind closed doors. It's like he's trying to make a power grab or something 
. Lawmakers need to step up their game and hold him accountable for his actions. We deserve transparency, not some fancy renovation to distract us from the real issues at hand 
. Back then, it was all about the politics and not so much about the personal stuff. Nowadays, it's like, Trump says something, everyone freaks out, and I'm just over here like "can we just get some actual results?" 