Summary
A 21-year-old from Indiana made a viral TikTok video showing him dismantling his Lego White House set in reaction to the real-life demolition of the White House's East Wing. This move is to make way for a new ballroom initiated by President Trump, and the renovation is said to cost around $200 million. The video sparked conversations and debates among Gen Z about political and government actions, illustrating the influence of social media.
Key Facts
- Tyler Murphy shared a TikTok video about the White House's East Wing demolition using a Lego set.
- The video unexpectedly went viral, gaining over 702,000 views.
- The real-life demolition is for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom proposed by President Donald Trump.
- The ballroom project will cost approximately $200 million.
- The East Wing teardown began without formal approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
- The project has faced criticism from Democrats and historic preservation groups.
- Gen Z users on social media used memes and videos to discuss and react to the demolition.
- Lego has retired its White House models following this viral trend.
