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White House exterior and interior renovation

President Trump described extensive renovation work on the White House, saying the exterior skin had been falling off and that the building is now in better shape than when built in 1792, with the Department of Interior and contractors doing the work.

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  1. Donald Trump
    Trump

    United States

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    “The exterior “skin” of the Building was practically falling off!”

    Trump claims the White House exterior skin was practically falling off and notes the building is now in better shape than in 1792.

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    The White House was in very bad condition, both inside and out. Frankly, it was a “dump!” Past Presidents did not take care of it. I love renovating it during my spare time, which is not much. The Department of Interior, and various contractors, are doing a fantastic job. Attached are pictures of BEFORE and AFTER. The exterior “skin” of the Building was practically falling off! It is now in better shape than when built in 1792. Such an Honor to have the privilege of saving this Great Structure! More time without renovation would have destroyed our beloved White House! President DONALD J. TRUMP

    On the condition of the White House before recent renovations.

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  2. Donald Trump
    Trump

    United States

    Statement summary

    Trump says the Oval Office woodwork has been restored

    Trump says the office was in very bad condition. Trump says everyone now loves it.

    Source excerpt

    President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28. Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court, and his outlook for the midterms. Below is a lightly edited transcript of the interview conducted by TIME Senior Political Correspondent Eric Cortellessa and Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs. Click here to read our fact check. Read TIME's interview with President Donald Trump and the fact-check of that conversation. TIME: I'm curious about your dinner last night with Dario. Trump: Oh. Yes, exactly. Do you still disagree with his views on what he calls AI safety? I spoke to him about his views, and they're much different, I think, than what is portrayed in the media. First of all, I liked him and his wife a lot. They had dinner,...

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  3. Donald Trump
    Trump

    United States

    Statement summary

    Trump denies ignoring the White House press access order according to CNN

    Trump denies ignoring the court's order according to CNN. Trump criticizes reporting in his TIME interview according to CNN.

    Source excerpt

    President Donald Trump's new interview with TIME magazine begins and ends with his complaints about the media, reaffirming how consumed he is by his own news coverage. Even when asked about Iran or the Senate, he circled back to his feelings about the press. "You haven't asked me one f**king positive question," Trump said toward the end of the interview with Eric Cortellessa and Sam Jacobs. The entire interview was remarkably emotional. "Well, I hope I get a decent story," Trump concluded. "I don't think — you know, it's hard to get a good story. Every question's a hit. I don't know what the hell's wrong." Trump's strong reactions may relate to his recent banning of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House — a rash action that was stopped by a federal judge last week. The TIME reporters began the interview by signaling support for the recently banned news outlets. They asked: "Why...

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