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White House uses building history site to demean Democrat presidents

White House uses building history site to demean Democrat presidents

Summary

The White House is using an official web page's "Major Events Timeline" to include entries that mock Democrat presidents. These entries involve former Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Biden, and speculate on events involving them. President Trump is also facing criticism for plans to demolish the East Wing for a new ballroom project.

Key Facts

  • The White House added a "Major Events Timeline" to its website, which includes entries mocking former Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Biden.
  • The timeline speculates about events, such as Obama's travel to Kenya and falsely links it to extremist activities.
  • It also includes unrelated political references like Clinton's scandal from the 1990s.
  • Entries inaccurately link President Biden to a 2023 cocaine incident, despite the case remaining unsolved.
  • Critics are concerned about Trump's $300 million ballroom plan, which involves demolishing part of the White House.
  • Many people disapprove of the project, with some worrying about the preservation of the White House's historical integrity.
  • The website entry containing these details was not available by October 7.
  • Representatives from the White House and the families of Obama, Clinton, and Biden did not comment on the situation.

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