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Experts warn Trump's plan to paint federal building could cause permanent damage

NPR | By Neda Ulaby
Published May 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

President Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, but experts and preservationists are pushing back, warning it could permanently damage the historic granite.

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Neda Ulaby
Neda Ulaby reports on arts, entertainment, and cultural trends for NPR's Arts Desk.
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