White House Demolition - The Destruction of U.S. History

 By Mildred Robertson

U.S. White House East Wing Demolition, © Evan Vucci

As I surfed the internet this morning, I found something that I knew had to be AI-generated. Bulldozers were in the process of demolishing a portion of the United States White House. 

My first thought was that "surely this cannot be true, because this is a historic building." While I was aware of Trump's intention to build a new ballroom, I thought that it would require approval from the Secretary of the Interior for construction to proceed.  That office has guidelines for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic buildings. I further thought there would be public input into the process. While the executive branch has some discretion in reconstruction and alterations to the White House, historically, these changes have involved both preservation and practical modernization goals. Previous renovations have balanced museum stewardship and living-residence needs.

While the White House is both a private residence and a historic property, it is also "The People's House".  The 1961 Act and Executive Order 11145 provide for the White House to serve as more than a private residence, which also houses many of the nation's historic collections. The building itself has legendary history, having been built by approximately 150 free and enslaved laborers, including approximately 20 freemasons who laid the cornerstone in 1792.

While this history is impactful for many Americans, it is unlikely that the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue either knows or cares about this historical fact. Trump's $250 million construction of the ballroom in the East Wing was, according to him, not going to alter the White House itself. However, just like many other things he has told the American public, that statement is clearly false, as demolition of the East Wing has already commenced. (By the way, federal workers are not being paid during a government shutdown, and many are facing permanent unemployment, yet there is money for this vanity project.)

The destruction of a portion of this historic site has already occurred; there is nothing we can do about it at this point. That is very similar to the destruction Trump has visited upon this nation and our foundational beliefs. Historic America is under demolition. We cannot return it to its original state. Just as part of the East Wing is gone, so are many of our foundational freedoms. 

But we cannot let this one man destroy the history our forebearers gave to us. We cannot relinquish the freedoms that our Founders willed to us. There will come a time when another administration will have to fix the atrocities that this tasteless man will wreak upon the People's House. And there will come a time when "The People" will have to repair the damage he has done to our democracy. 

The demolition has begun, but we can stop it. And if it can't be stopped, we can fix it. The White House represents our history, our Constitution, and our freedom. Every American must assess our nation's trajectory and decide whether to accept the destruction we face under the current leadership, both figuratively and literally.  Will we acquiesce, or will we fight to preserve our freedom? 

Freedom was not easily won. It will not be easily relinquished. I believe that most Americans will stand for democracy.  Will you?

Millions to Protest Trump Authoritarianism

By Mildred Robertson

Updated: 10/19/2025

More than 200 groups will hold rallies nationwide to protest the growing authoritarian regime led by Donald J. Trump. The organized coalition includes groups such as the ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, 50501, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Nurses United, Public Citizen, SEIU, and United We Dream.  The "No Kings" Rallies are designed to send that message that millions of Americans reject authoritarianism and answer the call to defend democracy against it.  The No Kings Day, protesting Trump's authoritarian takeover is on October 18 nationwide. More than 500 nonviolent protests are scheduled with more being added every day! Here’s where to find No Kings events near you. This is the 2nd nationwide "No Kings" day since June 14. It was one of the largest days of peaceful protest in US history. Millions of people across the nation peacefully took to the streets with one voice to say: No thrones. No crowns. NO KINGS. The October 18  protest comes as Trump doubles down on his assault on the civil liberties of immigrants and American citizens alike, sending thugs disguised as law enforcement to terrorize the streets of America and to disappear people the administration deems unacceptable.  This is a time when every true American patriot needs courage. As Americans take to the streets, they must understand the possible consequences. This is not the America that most of us know, where you have the right to speak your truth. It harkens back to the Civil Rights movement, where protestors could be attacked with firehoses and dogs, beaten with police batons, and ultimately, might be killed.   Together, we must face the unknown as we exercise our rights in this new environment. While courage is necessary, so is restraint.  Just as Martin Luther King, Jr., led his nonviolent protests, we must not allow ourselves to be provoked. We must thwart their goal to incite us to violence so that they can justify calling for martial law.  As we prepare to let our voices be heard, we must know that we are not alone. Millions of Americans are prepared to stand up for Democracy. There are thousands of locations across the country where you can step out in courage and declare that America has no kings! And we are not alone.  Other sites across the world that will join us in our protest against the tyrannical regime in Washington are Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, Canada; Paris, Nice, and Lyons, France; London and Bristol in the United Kingdom, Rome, Turin, and Milan, Italy; and the list goes on.  Trump believes he currently holds all the reins of power and that his rule is absolute. But America will never bow down to the chaos, corruption, and cruelty that his administration exhibits. Just as American revolutionaries rejected tyranny, so must we. Join in the fight against Trump's unlawful authoritarian regime. Whether it is sharing information about the administration's atrocities, calling and writing your congressmen and women, donating to causes that support freedom and democracy, or walking in the streets on October 18th, let them know that we are free, and won't go back to the rule of a king.  UPDATE: America...you were AWESOME yesterday. Now let's keep up the momentum. We must mobilize every sane American and make sure our voices are heard this November, and every election thereafter. Marching is good. Voting is better. Let's vote to save our democracy.

Nothing New About Trump and his Golden Idols

 

Nothing is new in the world. That includes Donald Trump.

In the bible, Daniel 3:1-18, there is a tale of a ruler who was cruel and oppressive, considering himself to be above everything and everyone, just like our current president.

God dealt harshly with this ruler, who went mad and was cast from his kingdom, forced to graze in the grass like an animal. Before Nebuchadnezzar could be restored, he had to humble himself and acknowledge God's sovereignty.

Nebuchadnezzar was counseled to:

TURN FROM EVIL: Daniel urges King Nebuchadnezzar to "break off your sins" by stopping his cruel and oppressive ways.

PRACTICE RIGHTHEOUSNESS: He is called to actively "practice righteousness," which means to act justly and do what is right, particularly in dealing with others.

SHOW MERCY TO THE OPPRESSED: Show kindness and mercy to the poor and downtrodden, which demonstrates compassion.

SEEK GOD'S FAVOR: The Bible says Nebuchadnezzar might delay God's judgment by changing his actions, leading to a "lengthening of your prosperity".

A CALL TO REPENTANCE: The advice is a direct plea for repentance, urging the king to change his heart and behavior to align with God's will.

Trump has queried whether he could enter heaven. Well, this is his roadmap, if he would only choose to follow it.