The mainstream media has found yet another reason to melt down over President Trump’s White House activities. This time, they’re in full panic mode over a routine renovation project that presidents have undertaken since George Washington’s time. But hold onto your coffee – what one ABC News contributor said about the East Wing construction has crossed a line that should shock every American who remembers where they were on that terrible September morning over two decades ago.

The derangement has reached such heights that prominent media figures are now making comparisons that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Construction equipment arrives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Private donors fund improvements. And somehow this triggers the same emotional response as one of our nation’s darkest days? Give me a break. We’ve entered dangerous territory here.

From The Post Millennial:

Political commentator Tara Setmayer faced heavy backlash online after comparing President Donald Trump’s White House renovation project to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Setmayer, a former CNN commentator, ABC News contributor, and GOP communications director on Capitol Hill, posted an aerial image showing demolition work on the East Wing, which is being renovated under Trump’s direction. In her post, she wrote, “[It] feels almost the same as when I saw the Pentagon damage on 9/11.”

The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway nailed it: “The left is unable to mentally distinguish between Islamic terrorism that kills thousands and… building improvements. Horrific break with reality we’re watching here.” When routine construction becomes indistinguishable from mass murder in someone’s mind, we’re witnessing something far worse than bias. This is complete moral blindness.

A Routine Presidential Project

Here’s what’s actually happening at the White House – brace yourself for the shocking truth. President Trump is overseeing the construction of a new ballroom in the East Wing. State dinners need proper space. Foreign dignitaries deserve better than temporary tents. And get this – the whole project is funded by private donors and Trump’s own money. Not one taxpayer dollar.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been completely transparent, sharing renderings and regular updates. “The president wants to do right by the people’s house,” she explained. The improvements will make the building “much more stable, strong, secure and more beautiful than ever.” Scandalous, right?

Presidents have been renovating the White House since 1792. The building survived fires, reconstructions, and countless updates. Jefferson added wings. Truman gutted and rebuilt the entire interior. But somehow, Trump adding a ballroom with private funds represents unprecedented destruction? Please.

When Even Liberals Say You’ve Gone Too Far

The meltdown isn’t limited to Setmayer. Chelsea Clinton penned her own dramatic screed accusing Trump of “wrecking the people’s house.” The Washington Post declared on its Friday front page: “The East Wing is now only a memory.” As if the building had been bombed rather than improved. The theatrical panic would be hilarious if it weren’t so deeply offensive.

Here’s the kicker – even some liberals recognize the insanity. Activist Shaun King, no Trump supporter by any stretch, posted: “I actually think it’s a great idea to build a big ballroom on the White House grounds. It’s virtually impossible to hold events of any size there and they are always wasting millions on tents and heaters.” He added bluntly, “Stop acting like you have some emotional attachment to the East Wing. You don’t.”

Think about that. Shaun King is now the voice of reason telling liberals they’ve lost it. When someone who regularly attacks conservatives is saying “calm down, it’s just a renovation,” you know the situation has spiraled beyond parody. Setmayer’s post got viewed over six million times, with thousands expressing disgust. One user tried reasoning with her: “I hate what he’s doing but it is not on the same level as 9/11.” Her response? Total defiance.

What’s next – comparing paint color choices to Pearl Harbor?

Key Takeaways

• ABC contributor Tara Setmayer compared Trump’s East Wing renovation to 9/11 Pentagon damage and refused to apologize
• The renovation is privately funded and follows centuries of presidential precedent
• Even liberal activist Shaun King called out the absurd overreaction
• This comparison dishonors the memory of nearly 3,000 terror victims

Sources: The Post Millennial