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Hillary Clinton blasts Trump’s White House changes as ‘reminiscent’ of Saddam Hussein’s palaces

Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CNN Newsource, as published by KVIA ABC-7 · August 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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Hillary Clinton recently shared her thoughts on the White House's decor under President Donald Trump. She compared the overhaul to the palaces of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, describing it as "tackied up". Clinton expressed sadness over the state of the White House, linking it to Trump's personality.

The former secretary of state made these comments during an interview with podcast host Kara Swisher. She criticized the addition of gold embellishments in the Oval Office, suggesting Trump's focus is on appearances rather than important issues. Further details on Clinton's interview and her thoughts on the White House renovations are available from the source, including her own experience with White House renovations during her time as first lady.

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Category: local · Published: August 7, 2026 · Source: KVIA ABC-7 · Reading time: 1 min

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Hillary Clinton blasts Trump’s White House changes as ‘reminiscent’ of Saddam Hussein’s palaces

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