12 August, 2017
Trump's vacation comes as the West Wing of the White House goes through some long-planned renovations to update the air-conditioning system, fix leaks in the roof and make other repairs.
The getaways often draw criticism from political opponents, particularly in the case of Mr. Trump, who had at first insisted that members of Congress - whom he savaged for failing to pass the health measure - sacrifice their own getaway for the sake of his agenda.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer showed his ID to a Uniformed Secret Service officer Friday. A White House official, however, clarified that the president has remarked that the West Wing was in poor condition. He will move from his suburban New Jersey golf club on Sunday to spend time at Trump Tower in New York City.
Workers were also seen touching up steps on the South Lawn - cranes overhead - as carpets were removed from the West Wing.
The Roosevelt Room acts as a temporary storage space for toolsand materials.
Workers are seen on the lawn outside of the Brady Briefing Room.
Workmen prepared new carpeting for the West Wing. It is unclear if he will visit the White House on his quick trip.
Trump is now on vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey because the West Wing is being renovated, that gives us a rare chance to see a completely stripped down Oval Office, courtesy of our friend, Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason. President Ronald Reagan arranged to have the plumbing in all of the bathrooms in the residence replaced while he and his wife were vacationing in California.
"These huge maintenance projects are not atypical".
Workmen installed new carpet in the West Wing.
Among the modifications Ms. Walters said to expect: "There will be no more yellow".
