Trump's Gilded Ballroom and the Fall of the American Republic

6 months ago

Donald Trump is renovating the White House into a 90,000 square foot gold-encrusted ballroom without historical or architectural review, treating it as personal property.
The renovations are funded by corporate donors, highlighting implicit corruption and Trump's disregard for democratic norms.
Trump's design choices reflect a pattern seen in dictators' palaces, aiming to project power and intimidate rather than for personal comfort.
The article draws parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic due to wealthy oligarchs overpowering republican norms and the current political climate in the U.S.
The destruction and redesign of the White House symbolize the broader erosion of democratic institutions and norms under Trump's leadership.
The author expresses despair over the lack of public outcry against these actions, comparing the situation to a disease in the body politic.

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