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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Trump slams the state of the White House when he moved back in

  • During a Police Week speech, President Trump claimed the White House was a "s*** house" upon his arrival, stating his wife, Melania Trump, had advised him against using foul language.
  • He detailed the building's alleged poor condition, mentioning falling columns and plaster, and boasted about his improvements, asserting he personally funded the renovations.
  • Trump also spoke about a new, controversial ballroom, which he described as "the most beautiful anywhere in the world" and "very safe," featuring 6-inch glass.
  • He recounted a disagreement with Melania Trump regarding the Rose Garden, where he replaced grass with paving, explaining that "people got tired of standing in mud" and female reporters struggled with wet shoes.
  • The President concluded by claiming he garnered "about 98 percent of the police in this country" in terms of support, questioning the allegiance of the remaining two percent.

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