Trump Ridiculed Over White House Renovation: Golden Throne on Capitol Hill

As protests against Donald Trump and his administration's actions continue, a new art installation has appeared on the National Mall. The temporary monument, located between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, depicts a golden toilet, reminiscent of the one in the recently renovated Lincoln bathroom by Trump.

This installation is a clear critique of the former president's priorities during a time of unprecedented division, escalating conflict, and economic turmoil.

The plaque accompanying the golden toilet reads: “In a time of unprecedented division, escalating conflict, and economic turmoil, President Trump focused on what truly mattered: remodelling the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House. This, his crowning achievement, is a bold reminder that the president isn’t just a businessman, he’s taking care of business. It stands as a tribute to an unwavering visionary who looked down, saw a problem, and painted it gold.”

The protest group 'Secret Handshake' erected the golden toilet throne at the Lincoln Memorial.

The statue was created by the group Secret Handshake, who plan to keep it on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a few days. Donald Trump has invested heavily in the renovation of the White House, even demolishing the East Wing to create a ballroom he hopes will be used for future presidential inaugurations.

The former president has confirmed that the U.S. military is constructing a large complex beneath the ballroom.

Trump revealed: “The military is building a big complex under the ballroom, which has come out recently because of a stupid lawsuit that was filed. But the military is building a massive complex under the ballroom, and that’s under construction. And we’re doing very well. So we’re ahead of schedule.”

The military complex, which was supposed to be secret, became public according to Trump himself, who blamed “unpatriotic” elements. He said, according to People, “Now it’s no secret the military wanted it more than anybody. It was supposed to be secret, but it became un-secret because of people who are really unpatriotic saying things. But it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter. It’s going to be great.”

In addition to the White House renovation, Trump has made other controversial changes to monuments in the capital. He has already changed the name of the Kennedy Center to The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts.

Plans to close the center for renovations will keep it closed for about two years.