Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Media Over ‘Deeply Frustrating’ Coverage of Trump’s White House Ballroom Plan
Kayleigh McEnany Slams Media’s Latest Obsession: “This is Deeply Frustrating”
On a recent segment of “Fox & Friends Weekend,” former White House Press Secretary and “Saturday in America” host Kayleigh McEnany voiced her frustration over the media’s preoccupation with the Trump administration’s proposed White House ballroom. As major national and international events unfold, McEnany argued that the press is fixated on the wrong priorities.
Media Focuses on White House Ballroom Amid Major News
As President Trump prepared for crucial trade talks in Asia, Russia faced new sanctions, and the government remained shut down, McEnany pointed out that journalists were overwhelmingly focused on the White House ballroom project. Reporters peppered the administration with questions about the ballroom’s cost—citing figures between $200 million and $300 million—and even asked whether it would be officially named the “Trump Ballroom.” Questions also arose about other potential renovation projects at the White House.
Losing Sight of Bigger Issues
McEnany expressed her exasperation with the press corps, recalling her own experience as press secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re in the midst of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, a pretty significant story, and every question was about Confederate flags,” she said. She recounted tallying the number of questions on that topic, noting the lack of inquiries about more pressing issues like crime affecting children in cities.
She praised her successor for bringing “receipts, facts, and figures” to briefings, emphasizing that the press “badly needs it.”
Hypocrisy Over Historical Preservation
The conversation turned to what McEnany and the hosts described as a newfound media and Democratic concern for historical preservation. They noted that during the 2020 riots, many monuments—including a Mahatma Gandhi statue—were vandalized or torn down, sometimes with media and political encouragement. Now, the same voices were decrying changes to the White House as an attack on history.
“When they decided to try to pull down the Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park, that’s when I thought, ‘Okay, I’m missing the script here—you’ve lost the plot when you’re attacking Abraham Lincoln,’” said host Charlie.
White House Renovations Are Nothing New
McEnany reminded viewers that the White House has undergone extensive renovations throughout its history. Most notably, President Harry Truman completely gutted and rebuilt the building. “You do demolition in order to build bigger and better than ever, and who better to do that than the guy who built the New York City skyline?” she said, referring to Trump’s real estate background. She predicted that, if the project proceeds, Trump would complete it ahead of schedule and under budget.
Spotlight on Independent Voices in Politics
The segment also touched on other political figures, including Representative Josh Gottheimer and Senator John Fetterman. McEnany commended Fetterman for his authenticity and willingness to buck his own party, saying, “He speaks truth. There’s an authenticity to him all the way down to the way he dresses—which is why he was +11 in the poll I looked at in approval.”
Conclusion
Kayleigh McEnany’s appearance highlighted her deep frustration with what she sees as misplaced media priorities and political hypocrisy. As significant issues unfold on the national and global stage, she urged the press to focus on matters that truly impact Americans, rather than getting sidetracked by symbolic controversies and renovation projects.
