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In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed it

  • Written by Kevin D. Murphy, Professor and Chair of History of Art, Vanderbilt University
In his efforts to remake federal architecture, Trump repudiates the ‘republican ideals’ that have long informed itWork crews prepare for the construction of a new ballroom after the demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025.Andrew Leyden/Getty Images

Sand was thrown in the gears of President Donald Trump’s grand White House ballroom plans on March 31, 2026, when U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ordered a pause on construction.

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