The National Trust for Historic Preservation Is Led by Democrat Donors & People Who Worked for Liberal Organizations

The National Trust for Historic Preservation — a nonprofit created by Congress to help preserve historic buildings — also called Tuesday to pause demolition of the East Wing until Trump's project could go through a transparent review. pic.twitter.com/EqYHzmV4Qm

— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) October 21, 2025

The National Trust for Historic Preservation warned that President Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom would “overwhelm the White House itself,” which spans just 55,000 square feet. https://t.co/iRY6cgoK7c pic.twitter.com/zTfL9CsLqO

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 22, 2025

RESISTANCE: Former Obama-appointee and current President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Dr. Carol Quillen, falsely claimed the president needed her permission to build the White House ballroom. She didn't realize that unlike every other building in the Capital… pic.twitter.com/MUp8TeIuJH

— @amuse (@amuse) October 22, 2025

… the White House is under EXCLUSIVE PRESIDENTIAL CONTROL according to the Presidential Residences Act of 1962. While Trump is free to have anyone review his plans he is not required to submit them to anyone for review.