White House proposal to paint historic Eisenhower building faces opposition

President Trump's proposal to paint the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building white was not approved by the National Capital Planning Commission. The commission requested more information from the White House regarding the project, which preservationists argue could cost taxpayers $7.5 million and damage the 19th-century granite landmark. Preservation groups and over 2,000 public comments oppose the plan, citing concerns about permanent alteration of the building's historic character and potential stone deterioration.