US EditionGOP Lawmaker Quietly Questioned ‘Disturbing’ Demolition: Report
Rep. Mike Turner criticized the White House ballroom project and East Wing demolition, citing public opposition where 72% disapprove, according to an Economist/YouGov poll.
- On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Turner quietly pushed back in a letter last October to the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, Public Citizen found.
- Last year, the White House began construction on a 90,000 square-foot ballroom addition that was behind schedule and required the East Wing's demolition, which the Treasury Department restricted photo sharing of.
- Public Citizen's discovery shows at least one GOP lawmaker opposed the project, while an Economist/YouGov poll found only 28% support.
- Public silence has persisted despite private objections, and Golinger said Turner's letter `revealed what people were really thinking,' indicating GOP unpopularity may explain the silence.
- Golinger predicted private GOP sympathy, saying `I bet there's a lot more high-ranking Republicans who feel the same.' and noted no campaign ads back the project.
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