Trump Calls White House a “Dump” Before His Repairs, Posts Before-and-After Photos
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Trump Calls White House a “Dump” Before His Repairs, Posts Before-and-After Photos

Trump says the executive mansion was in “very bad condition” before repairs he credits to the Department of the Interior and contractors, sharing before-and-after images of column restoration work.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 13, 2026, 9:26 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said the White House was in “very bad condition” before recent repairs, calling the executive mansion a “dump” that past presidents failed to maintain. Trump credited the Department of the Interior and contractors with the work and shared before-and-after photographs of column restoration.