'I want this disgrace wiped from history.'

[Elise Noa]

48. Home decor

Here’s a measured reply you can use it pushes back on destructive talk while keeping the tone punchy and constructive:

I get the frustration — the Rose Garden and Oval Office feel like symbols that matter. That said, tearing things up or bulldozing them isn’t the answer. If you want the next president to reverse recent changes (like the Rose Garden paving) or remove gilded decor, the effective route is political and legal: vote, back candidates who promise restorations, push preservation groups, and pressure Congress or the National Park Service to act. Recent renovations to the Rose Garden and changes in the Oval have already sparked a lot of public debate.

Symbolic changes can be powerful restoration projects, new decor choices, and public ceremonies can rewrite the story without breaking the law. If you want, I can help draft a short social post or a letter to your representative calling for a thoughtful restoration plan.