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Trump Defends Controversial White House Plaques Amid Rogan's Critique

12/27/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced Joe Rogan's criticism of the new White House plaques, which he called 'crazy' on a podcast.
Rogan said the plaques label past presidents as 'the worst in American history,' risking a precedent for future leaders.
He noted Trump is beautifying the White House while the plaques include divisive language about Obama and Clinton.
A White House spokesman defended the plaques, stating they should be celebrated.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced Joe Rogan's criticism of the new White House plaques, which he called 'crazy' on a podcast.
Rogan said the plaques label past presidents as 'the worst in American history,' risking a precedent for future leaders.
He noted Trump is beautifying the White House while the plaques include divisive language about Obama and Clinton.
A White House spokesman defended the plaques, stating they should be celebrated.