Trump Jr. Fires Back at Chelsea Clinton Over White House Demolition
Chelsea Clinton criticized President Donald Trump's plans to tear down part of the White House's East Wing, calling it a "disregard for history." In response, Donald Trump Jr. accused her parents of stealing items from the White House, citing a 2001 scandal in which they took gifts worth $114,000. Trump Jr. also referenced the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which is unrelated to the current issue. This is not the first time Trump Jr. has attacked a former First Lady, having previously targeted Michelle Obama.
Key Takeaways:
- Donald Trump Jr. responded to Chelsea Clinton's criticism of President Trump's East Wing teardown, accusing her parents of stealing from the White House.
- The Clintons did indeed take gifts worth $114,000 from the White House in 2001, but returned them three months after leaving office.
- Trump Jr. also referenced the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which is unrelated to the current issue.
- This is not the first time Trump Jr. has attacked a former First Lady, having previously targeted Michelle Obama.
- Chelsea Clinton did not respond to Trump Jr.'s jibe on social media, and The Daily Beast has reached out to her for comment.
Statistics:
- $114,000: The value of gifts taken by the Clintons from the White House in 2001.
- 2001: The year the Clintons took gifts worth $114,000 from the White House.
- 3 months: The time it took for the Clintons to return the gifts after leaving office.
Sources:
- "Federal workers given secret order as Donald Trump tears down the White House's East Wing" by [Author], The Daily Beast
- "Trump East Wing White House Chelsea Clinton" by Chelsea Clinton, USA Today
- "ABC News: The Clinton Chronicles" by [Author], ABC News.