Trump Jr. Clashes with Chelsea Clinton over White House Renovation and Past Scandal

Chelsea Clinton criticized President Donald Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing to build a $300 million ballroom, calling it an erasure of American heritage and an attack on democracy. She emphasized that the White House belongs to the American people and expressed concern over the lack of historic-preservation review for such significant alterations. Trump Jr. responded sharply, referencing past controversies involving the Clinton family, including accusations of the Clintons taking White House furniture and silverware in 2001 and the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Trump Jr. dismissed Chelsea's criticism by telling her to "sit this one out," framing the debate as politically motivated. The East Wing demolition, part of what President Trump called a "necessary modernization," has sparked debate between preservationists and the administration. The feud highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump and Clinton families amid broader political discourse about preserving historical landmarks and respecting public heritage.