Donald Trump has embraced a bastardized classical architecture for America’s 250th anniversary, using the term “American architecture” in his bid to represent the city’�s evolving aspirations from the 1790s to celebrate its 250th birthday. From the creation of the city in the 1800s, classical intentions have been a significant part of Washington's architecture, with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson steering the city's earliest federal buildings towards ancient Greek and Roman precedents. However, the current White House has stood out for its grace and modesty, with its large size and ornamentation. The new ballroom structure, set to rise at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, is expected to have a capacity of 1,000 and is designed to enhance the public transportation experience in a democratic way. The author suggests that while Trump lacks understanding of classical design, he seems instinctively knows how to overpower and destroy the American exceptionalism that seeks to be a shining city on a hill.