US President Donald Trump on Friday revealed the newly refurbished bathroom in the Lincoln Bedroom at the White House. Trump shared two dozen photos on Truth Social of the bathroom, which he said was covered from floor to ceiling with “black and white polished Statuary marble.”He added, “This was very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln and, in fact, could be the marble that was originally there!” The images show gold-coloured fixtures and accents, including the bath and sink faucets, wall sconces and trash bin, as well as a crystal hanging chandelier.
Trump told NBC News in July that he planned to update the bathroom in a style truer to the era of the 16th president, who held office from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He wrote in Friday’s post that the previous art deco green tile decor was “totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era.” The announcement drew sharp criticism as the govt shutdown, now in its 31st day, threatened access to crucial federal services. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, wrote in an X post, “Donald Trump actually cares more about his toilet than he does about fixing your healthcare.” Democratic commentator Harry Sisson added on X, “Millions of people are being kicked off of food assistance and millions can’t afford health care anymore. But don’t worry everyone! Trump got a new bathroom” and “So tone deaf, out of touch, and disgusting.”Ron Filipowski, editor in chief of the anti-Trump media outlet MeidasTouch, wrote, “We are in a serious govt shutdown, but instead of negotiating, Trump posted several pics of his WH bathroom remodel today and now this.” White House spokesman Davis Ingle told CNBC in response, “Democrats are more concerned with President Trump’s historic beautification of the White House than they are for American citizens they are hurting because of their reckless government shutdown.” Later on Friday, Trump posted another update on Truth Social about the Kennedy Center, where he had earlier dismissed several board members and appointed himself as chair. “It is really looking good!” he wrote. “The exterior columns, which were in serious danger of corrosion if something weren’t done, are completed, and look magnificent in White Enamel — Like a different place!” He added, “Marble is being done, stages are being renovated, new seats, new chairs, and new fabrics will soon be installed, and magnificent high end carpeting throughout the building.” The update came hours after The Washington Post reported that ticket sales at the Kennedy Center had plummeted in recent months.
