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Trump’s use of the White House website to satirically comment on these renovations is described as a masterclass in political trolling. The website features a stylized timeline of improvements, cleverly mocking the criticisms and emphasizing that every president, including Obama and Clinton, has contributed to the White House's ongoing evolution.
Role of Past Presidents and Historical Trolling
The transcript narrates how past leaders, from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, engaged in their own forms of political rivalry and character assassination—long before social media and modern political warfare. Historical references illustrate that trash-talking, propaganda, and sensational accusations have always been part of American political life.