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According to a report by The Washington Post, President Donald Trump made significant alterations to early White House ballroom designs using his signature black Sharpie, disregarding safety concerns raised by the project's architect. Architect James McCrery II reportedly left the project in October 2025 after repeatedly warning that Trump's preferred design lacked sufficient emergency exit routes and fire-containment measures. The Post obtained preliminary drawings with handwritten notes from Trump, which included enlarging the ballroom footprint, removing service corridors, and crossing out proposed service stairs. McCrery warned that the design would leave most guests unable to quickly exit through the main entrance in an emergency, with insufficient exits and inadequate fire safety measures. One early design featured only seven stalls in the women's restroom for a ballroom intended to seat over 1,300 people. White House meeting notes from September 2025 noted 'Life safety — big concern,' and later notes from November 2025 stated 'Life safety — needs POTUS buy in.' The project, running through the Executive Residence rather than a federal agency, is exempt from federal safety standards, and the District of Columbia has no jurisdiction over federal property. The builder, Clark Construction, is contractually required to follow codes or 'guidance provided by the Contracting Officer,' who is Joshua Fisher, director of White House management and administration and an assistant to Trump. A White House spokesman denied linking McCrery's departure to code issues, stating that 'life safety issues have been addressed and resolved continuously.' McCrery himself stated only that he 'stepped aside' after completing the earliest designs. The report highlights tensions between Trump's design preferences and safety regulations, with the president reportedly stating, 'I am the code,' when confronted with safety concerns.

The Justice Department has filed court documents that directly contradict President Donald Trump's recent threats to demolish the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts if his name is not engraved on the building. The filing, submitted in federal court on Wednesday, attributes the temporary closure of the venue to safety hazards rather than political motivations. According to the Department of Justice, the Kennedy Center's closure is due to documented safety concerns including falling ceiling panels, water seepage into electrical transformers, and safety issues with theater equipment. The filing specifically notes that a 150-pound section of ceiling plaster fell from 60 feet during recent severe storms, creating a hazard in a public area. Executive Director Matt Floca stated that the temporary closure was extended for an additional week to protect employees, patrons, artists, and the public while safety evaluations were conducted. The filing clarifies that the closure is not related to Trump's political demands but is instead a response to infrastructure issues. The Kennedy Center's board, which includes Trump appointees, recently voted to close the venue for $250 million in renovations. However, Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), an ex officio board member, is challenging the closure, arguing it violates an existing court order and may be a pretext for a permanent relocation. Trump had previously declared on Truth Social that 'The Reconstruction and the Renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place' unless a court ruled in his favor. The DOJ filing does not specify a reopening date and does not address Trump's political demands, focusing instead on the technical safety issues that necessitate the closure. The report indicates that the building's underlying deterioration requires more than temporary fixes, and the board's decision to close for renovations is separate from the emergency shutdown. The Justice Department's filing appears to undermine Trump's public statements about the Kennedy Center, emphasizing safety concerns over political recognition. The center's closure has drawn attention from lawmakers and the public, with Beatty's legal challenge potentially determining the venue's future. The filing provides a detailed account of the infrastructure problems that led to the closure, including water damage to electrical systems and structural concerns with the building's design. The Justice Department's position aligns with the technical aspects of the closure rather than the political rhetoric surrounding it.

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