By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a move reported by The Washington Post, President Trump dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts. The White House confirmed the dismissals, stating that new members will be appointed to align with Trump’s “America First Policies”. The Commission, established in 1910, advises on design and aesthetics for government projects, including the President’s controversial plans for a White House ballroom and a proposed “Arc de Trump.” Trump’s actions follow public disapproval of his projects, with a recent poll showing significant opposition to the ballroom plan.
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Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ Let’s be honest, it’s not entirely surprising, is it? The man who supposedly had a hand in plastering gold filigree all over the Oval Office is now getting rid of an art review board. It just… fits. It makes you wonder what’s next, perhaps renaming a body of water that everyone agrees on?
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ This whole thing with the “Arc de Trump,” or whatever it’s eventually called, isn’t going to be finished anytime soon. It’ll probably be a series of scaffolding for an East Wing. Future presidents will be left to deal with the financial burden of the actual construction. And let’s not forget, he’s firing the board proactively. Not because they said no, but because they *might* say no. It’s not an independent agency after all. This whole thing makes you realize how far gone American democracy has gotten. Thank you, Supreme Court, every time you go out in public, you should be hearing this.
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ He has a history of letting everything he touches die. And now, he’s setting the precedent that future presidents can just bulldoze whatever they want, repurpose it for whatever reason, with no oversight or pushback. It’s almost inevitable that the “Arc de Trump” becomes a landfill.
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ The man who seems to love firing people so much he made a TV show out of it is now president. Firing the old board and installing a new one makes it incredibly easy to funnel public funds into his own and his cronies’ pockets. It’s the go-to move for corrupt politicians.
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ I don’t think anyone starts remodeling their house, especially to this extent, with the intention of leaving in three years. This feels like a daily “This is fine” meme situation. The man doesn’t seem to have good taste in art or design. He’s governing a nation where tens of millions are on the verge of hunger.
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ Let them eat steak. This is apparently an “Epstein Ballroom.” We’re preparing to appoint new members to the commission “more aligned with President Trump’s America First policies.” But the question that should have been asked is, “What do America First policies have to do with art and architecture?” And, of course, “What America First policies are actually relevant here?”
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ Expect a gaudy, gold-leafed Trump sign on the ballroom’s exterior. The guy is becoming increasingly ridiculous. Building monuments to and for himself, then rigging the board that approves these types of projects…it’s predictable. The new board members are bound to say yes to projects the old members would have declined. It’s almost like, are we enjoying our dictator yet? Oversight gets in the way of grifting, so expect tacky, code-violating, overpriced construction with no blueprints or experts. This will be an eventual demolition project. Hopefully, if the republic survives, that ballroom will be converted into an anti-fascist museum cataloging every awful thing he and his cronies have inflicted on the nation.
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ Malignant narcissism poses a real danger to the public. If someone’s diagnosed with it, they need to be in a facility. This ballroom will be tacky as hell, with outdated 80s gold-plated everything. Is this also the guy who was linked with Epstein? This is the problem with the Supreme Court ruling. They are allowing him to expand and fire anyone who disagrees with him. It doesn’t matter, it’ll all be demolished when he dies.
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ He’s spending tons of money making the US look absolutely ridiculous, and he won’t listen otherwise. This stuff will be built of the cheapest material and never survive security checks. I wasn’t even aware of the “Arc de Trump.” Is he trying to embarrass us all to death? It’s going to be built with asbestos and the Epstein files. We are preparing to appoint new members to the commission “more aligned with President Trump’s America First policies.”
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ The translation of that statement is: we want people just as petty as the President who think these things are more important than people having food or health insurance. Does he even have the power to fire this commission? He doesn’t like being told what he doesn’t want to hear. And the old classic, “You’re fired!” I hope when he’s gone, that ballroom gets burned to the ground. Actually, I hope he gets to see it happen. Costs will run over, and a future Democrat president will be blamed. He copies Hitler and wants a ballroom and an arc?
Trump fires federal arts board in charge of reviewing White House ballroom and ‘Arc de Trump.’ This whole thing is what a king does. Before demolition or renovation, federal standards require an asbestos inspection. There needs to be written notification to the authorities, along with proper containment, safe removal of materials, worker protection, and appropriate waste disposal. The public needs assurance that all EPA and OSHA protections are in place. Trump doesn’t follow the rules. This is a huge health hazard for anyone working there. Trump will put up a monument to himself. Guess who put up the most monuments to themselves? Stalin.