"During his trip down the red carpet, Simmons had the following to say about Trump's new multi-million-dollar ballroom for the White House. "I believe the ballroom that's being built, which is going to be twice as big, that is exactly what we need - a face-lift," Simmons said (via The New York Times). "Have you ever been to Versailles? The American house of the people is shameful.""
"Secondly, outside of the MAGA movement, the ballroom is near-universally despised. Not only does it boast a price tag exceeding $300 million, it also demolished the storied East Wing and destroyed "historically significant" magnolia trees.. Third, referencing the Palace of Versailles is rich considering King Louis XIV built it as a demonstration of his "absolute monarchy" over the people of France."
Gene Simmons praised the planned White House ballroom expansion as a needed 'face-lift' and compared the residence to Versailles, calling the current 'American house of the people' shameful. The ballroom project carries a price tag exceeding $300 million, led to demolition of the East Wing, and involved removing historically significant magnolia trees. Many outside the MAGA movement strongly dislike the project. Comparing the renovation to Versailles overlooks that the palace symbolizes Louis XIV's absolute monarchy. Simmons' flattering remarks and history of provocative statements have drawn criticism for apparent ignorance, self-interest, and performative grandstanding.
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