WATCH LIVE: Trump's push to paint Eisenhower building white reviewed by Capital planning commission
Summary
President Donald Trump has proposed painting the outside of the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building white. A federal agency called the National Capital Planning Commission will hold a hearing to review this plan as part of broader efforts to change the White House area.Key Facts
- The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is a 19th-century historic landmark next to the White House.
- President Trump wants to cover the building’s exterior with white paint.
- The National Capital Planning Commission will review and possibly approve this plan.
- This painting project is part of a larger effort to improve the look of the White House and its surroundings.
- Trump is also planning to demolish the East Wing to add a large ballroom for 1,000 people.
- Lafayette Park nearby is closed for renovations, including restoring the fountains.
- The hearing by the National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT.
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