Destruction of The People's House

White House Blocks Views Of East Wing Demolition:

It is yet another example of his wanton misuse of power and questionable or corrupt financing, so I think it is fine that it gets a bit of the focus for the time being.  It is not as if it is the only thing people are talking about.

The extra attention it may be getting in the moment reflects the highly symbolic nature of what has transpired simply because one man called in a wrecking crew.

Knocking down part of the White House, ordering the National Guard into cities led by Democratic mayors, killing killing people on alleged drug boats ... all are variations on the theme of a President feeling free to act without any genuine accountability to anyone for anything.

Update with this NYT article.

Headline:

"Amid the Rubble of the East Wing, Lessons in How Trump Exercises Power"

Sub-hed:

"From the first day of his second term, President Trump has taken an ends-justify-the-means approach to his presidency."

Updated On: 10/24/25 at 03:13 PM

SteveSanders said: "It is yet another example of his wanton misuse of power and questionable or corrupt financing, so I think it is fine that it gets a bit of the focus for the time being. It is not as if it is the only thing people are talking about.

The extra attention it may be getting in the moment reflects the highly symbolic nature of what has transpired simply because one man called in a wrecking crew.

Knocking down part of the White House, ordering the National Guard into cities led by Democratic mayors, killing killing people on alleged drug boats ... all are variations on the theme of a President feeling free to act without any genuine accountability to anyone for anything."

Very well said. So much so that it bears worth repeating word for word.

The phrases that I've bolded are the exact sentiments I was mulling about posting, also. SteveSanders, I'm so, so honored to both read your posts, and to share your views.

My mom was born in D.C. and spent the first 14 years of her life there. Her father worked for the US government. Mom passed away a few days ago (the reason I haven't posted on these boards in a long time; she was very sick) and though I miss her terribly,I am thankful she did not see this terrible thing. She and my grandpa would've been as  heartbroken as I am. I get more disgusted every day. :(