Is the White House a ‘Dump’? It Used to Be

The White House is often seen as a symbol of American strength and splendor — even though President Trump reportedly called the executive mansion “a real dump,” according to a new report from Sports Illustrated. And yet there have been moments when the nation's fortunes were unable to make it as grand as its residents might have liked.

At various points in its past, the White House has nearly crumbled around the Presidents who called it home.