The Tackiness of Evil

More than a testament to his tastelessness, Trump’s demolition of the White House tells the American people: I can do whatever I want with the past.

The Tackiness of Evil
Heavy machinery tears down a section of the East Wing of the White House as construction begins on President Donald Trump's planned ballroom in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2025. (photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)