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‘I am the code’: Trump clashed with ballroom architect over safety issues

Wednesday, September 23, 2026


James McCrery II, the architect for a ballroom project, resigned in October after warning that design requirements being insisted upon violated fire and safety codes. McCrery had previously raised safety concerns with the president regarding the project specifications.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/09/23/i-am-code-trump-clashed-with-ballroom-architect-over-safety-issues/

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