Renovations and Ramblings at the White House

This chapter humorously recounts a renovation mishap at the White House, highlighting the chaos that ensued when a subcontractor damaged limestone during landscaping. It explores themes of contractor accountability, the comedic implications of a president monitoring security feeds, and broader discussions on the challenges faced by the manual labor industry. The speaker shares anecdotes from their own experiences as a stonemason while advocating for the importance of trade skills and better vocational training for American workers.