Overview

• On Aug. 30, the president posted a roughly 40-second surveillance video on Truth Social that shows workers pushing a lopsided cart that appears to catch on the new stone.
• He said he discovered a gash in the limestone stretching more than 25 yards and described the damage as “deep and nasty.”
• Trump said he will replace the damaged stone, charge the contractor for the repairs, and bar the firm from future White House work.
• Coverage of the post noted online criticism over the public shaming of workers after the footage and accusations were shared.
• The White House has not provided a repair timeline or additional comment on responsibility for the damage.