Trump Design Changes Led First Architect to Resign Over Safety Compliance

By TRD Staff · The Real Deal · 2026-09-23

The Real Deal reports that the original architect for the East Wing ballroom project, James McCrery II, departed after clashing with Donald Trump regarding fundamental building safety. The friction allegedly stemmed from the removal of critical service stairs and corridors to acc

The Real Deal reports that the original architect for the East Wing ballroom project, James McCrery II, departed after clashing with Donald Trump regarding fundamental building safety. The friction allegedly stemmed from the removal of critical service stairs and corridors to acc