Trump Unveils Lavish Marble Overhaul of White House “Lincoln Bathroom” (Audio)

In a bold gesture of style and spectacle, President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled the newly renovated bathroom adjoining the historic Lincoln Bedroom at the White House. The transformation replaces the 1940s era green Art‑Deco tile design with polished black‑and‑white Statuary marble, gold‑finished fixtures and ornate trim.

The president announced the makeover via his Truth Social account, writing that the prior bathroom “was totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era,” adding that his new design is “very appropriate … and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!”

The redesign is part of a broader flurry of renovations at the White House, which have sparked both attention and controversy. Earlier this month, Trump ordered the demolition of the East Wing to make way for a new 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom, a project he insists is privately funded but which critics say reveals a pattern of overdue historic‑preservation review.

While the president’s aides contend that taxpayer dollars will not pay for the bathroom or ballroom projects, the absence of publicly disclosed cost figures and the bypassing of the longtime advisory body, the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, have raised questions about transparency.

Supporters argue the update restores a sense of grandeur to the building long overdue for a refresh; critics respond that investing in opulence while millions of Americans face economic hardship may not reflect domestic priorities. As the president tours the newly upgraded marble space, the broader debate over what the People’s House should signify continues unabated.

Sources:

• Reuters
• The Washington Post
• New York Post