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“The View” Slams Trump’s Opulent White House Ballroom: “Tacky, Gaudy, Nasty”

On a recent episode of The View, the hosts delivered a blistering critique of former President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to build a lavish ballroom in the White House — calling it “tacky, gaudy, nasty” and warning that it symbolizes a dangerous disconnect from the struggles of ordinary Americans.

A Building That “Doesn’t Belong to Him”

Whoopi Goldberg opened the segment with a resounding message to Trump:

> “That is not your building. You don’t own that building … That is the people’s building. You don’t own it.”

She drew a sharp analogy — imagining herself going to Trump Tower and declaring she would build a disco there — to underline her point that the White House is a shared national symbol, not a personal playground.

Vanity, Excess, and Poor Timing

The co-hosts didn’t just criticize the symbolic ownership they also condemned the aesthetic and timing of the construction:

Joy Behar compared Trump to a “one-man wrecking ball,” criticizing his renovation style.

She noted that while this grandiose project plays out, some Americans are losing government jobs — a stark contrast to the “gold, tacky crap” Trump allegedly adores.

Sara Haines called the ballroom “a symbol of excess and opulence,” pointing out the mismatch between the project and the economic reality many face: inflation, rising costs, and hardship.

She questioned how $250 million could be justified for a private ballroom when so many families are struggling to put food on the table.

A “Metaphor for What’s Going On in the Country”

Perhaps the strongest commentary came from Sunny Hostin, who framed the ballroom as a metaphor for broader national issues:

> “People are losing their healthcare and tax breaks to billionaires … for this tacky, gaudy, nasty ballroom.”

She compared the design — complete with gold chairs and chandeliers — to Mar-a-Lago, calling it tacky and likening Trump’s ambitions to that of a king.

“He’s tearing down the people’s house,” Hostin added, suggesting the project reflects an authoritarian mindset.

Musical Protest

In a memorable moment, the hosts broke into a modified version of Lesley Gore’s classic “You Don’t Own Me,” altering the lyrics to hit home their message: “You don’t own it … that building is not yours.”

Architectural & Historical Concerns

Alyssa Farah Griffin, one of the co-hosts, acknowledged that presidents can renovate the White House — but warned that normally such changes go through a planning commission to preserve architectural integrity.

She expressed unease that the new ballroom could end up looking more like a Florida country club than a dignified national landmark.

Bigger Picture: Symbolism vs. Substance

The View’s criticism taps into a broader debate: What does this ballroom represent? For the hosts, it’s not just about taste or design — it’s a symbol of:

Wealth inequality: A space built by and for the rich, at a time when many Americans are struggling.

Power and ownership: The idea that the White House, a public institution, is being reshaped to reflect the personal grandeur of one individual.

Disconnect: A leadership tone-deaf to economic realities, where indulgence and monumentality are prioritized over pressing public needs.

Why It Resonates

This isn’t just a TV clapback: The View’s critique mirrors broader public unease. Trump’s ballroom project, which reportedly costs $250 million, and the demolition of part of the historic East Wing have raised red flags among preservationists, political commentators, and ordinary citizens.

Critics argue it’s more than a physical expansion  it’s a symbolic one, signaling a shift in how power, legacy, and public space are perceived.