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Comedy show presenters recently criticized the demolition of the East Wing of the presidential residence and the corporate sponsors of an expensive luxury hall construction.

Seth Meyers

On a recent episode of his show, Seth Meyers voiced shock over the administration's initiative to build a opulent ballroom. “It would be bad enough if Trump's main focus was just building a self-aggrandizing structure for himself, but it’s even more concerning,” he remarked. “Because to accomplish it, he’s tearing down a historically significant and beloved piece of property.”

That property is the whole eastern section of the presidential residence, which has existed for more than a century. He's demolishing the entire East Wing to build his stupid ballroom. Just consider this,” Meyers exclaimed. “This is like a sequel to Fixer Upper called Fucked Upper.”

Unsurprisingly, Trump also lied about the initiative.” Initially, he promised no demolition and said it would not affect the existing structure” because it would be “adjacent without contact”.

In essence, he vowed to handle it similarly to his personal relationships,” Meyers joked.

The president claimed the design evolved following extensive research with some of the best architects in the world”.

Is that so? Who was the architect you talked to, Godzilla?” Meyers retorted.

Outrage has been swift, though unproductive. The National Trust for Historic Preservation wrote to the president saying that the new structure would overwhelm the current residence and asked him to pause construction until the plans could be reviewed. “One, I couldn’t agree more with the National Trust for Historic Preservation,” said Meyers. “And two, good luck with your letter.”

It's the epitome of deceptive tactics,” he added. “Trump got elected by promising he was going to improve living costs for everyday citizens, and now he’s demolishing the White House to build himself a lavish personal venue.”

Stephen Colbert

By today the East Wing looked like a rotisserie chicken damaged by a pet,” remarked the host on his program. “It's disturbing to witness, I realize that, and the government is aware,” because on that day, security personnel blocked entry to a public space where reporters were photographing the destruction process.

That seems logical – if it's not recorded, they can just assert the eastern wing hanged itself in prison,” Colbert quipped.

He highlighted that it was significant heritage being torn down”, as the East Wing was built in 1902 and had been the base for presidential spouses since the 1970s. “In fact, the former first lady was in the East Wing, and I truly wish they got her out because she’s frequently confused with a decorative lighting fixture,” Colbert remarked over an image of one of the first lady’s more unusual ensembles.

Trump has funded the expensive project with money from eager businesses including major tech and entertainment firms. “And Trump needs all the cash he can get,” noted the host, as the estimated cost has already increased from $250 million to more than $300 million, for a 8,400 sq-meter construction, exceeding the size of the existing White House itself. “That’s about the same size as a sports pitch,” Colbert observed. “So remember, corporations, as you bribe the president: no hands.”

Comedy Central's Program

Meanwhile, on the comedy program, Michael Kosta detailed the swift evolution of the project from proposal to execution. “Initially, he promised that it would be distinct from the current building and he wouldn’t touch the East Wing. That this construction would strictly be over the pants,” he summarized.

“Recently, there was a minor adjustment when Trump ripped open the side of the East Wing like it had a collectible toy inside.”

By Thursday, the whole eastern part was gone. “This is all happening so fast,” he said. “This guy’s been taking 15 years to deliver a healthcare plan, but in less than a week he’s demolished half the White House. The president, assure us this will be aesthetically pleasing …”

Unfortunately not – according to a miniature display presented in the Oval Office, the new hall will overshadow the current White House. “It resembles a crustacean with the large claws, right?” Kosta laughed. “I mean, I don’t know a lot about architecture. But I am familiar about overcompensating for a small penis.”