- President Donald Trump has shared images on Truth Social hinting at replacing the White House’s James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with a lavish, gold-embellished indoor swimming pool.
- The post, which labelled the press room as "Fake News, Before" and the rendering as "FDR Pool After", comes amid an escalating feud between Trump and media organisations, though it remains unclear if the proposal is serious.
- The current press briefing room was originally constructed over an indoor pool built in 1933 for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which was covered over during Richard Nixon’s presidency to accommodate journalists.
- Tensions between the White House and news outlets recently culminated in a judge blocking Trump’s attempt to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, though CNN was subsequently barred from travelling on Air Force One.
- The suggested transformation follows several major renovations executed by Trump during his second term, including demolishing the East Wing to build a ballroom, paving over the Rose Garden, and installing a helipad.
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