Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now
Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal district judge said Tuesday that paint tests on a 19th-century historic landmark building next to the White House can go ahead, advancing President Donald Trump’s plans to add a new coat of white paint to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, for now. Trump has suggested the massive building be painted as part of his push to remake and beautify the nation’s capital. Planners said the paint job would cost at least $7.
Why it matters
The ruling determines whether a high-profile historic building can be altered, raising questions about preservation and executive power.
