President Donald Trump says the White House was in poor condition before he signed off on renovations to the executive mansion and its grounds. In a post on Truth Social, he describes the building as a “dump,” adding that it was in very bad shape both inside and out.
Trump’s remarks are tied to discussions about the state of the residence prior to the renovation work. Fox News reports that he characterized the exterior as deteriorated, saying the “skin” of the building was “practically falling off.” The Hill similarly reports that Trump focuses on the condition of the White House before renovations, pointing to a lack of upkeep under prior presidents, though details of any specific restoration elements are not described in the accounts provided.
Across the outlets, the central point is that Trump publicly asserts the White House required major improvements before renovations began or were authorized.
