Joy Reid Suggests Turning Mar-a-Lago into a Black LGBTQ Museum
In a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s controversial demolition of the White House East Wing, former MSNBC host Joy Reid proposed a dramatic new purpose for his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago. She suggested converting it into a museum celebrating Black, LGBTQ, women's, AAPI, and immigrant history.
Reid shared her remarks on the social platform Bluesky, condemning Trump’s decision to replace the historic section of the White House with a privately funded $350 million ballroom.
“I pray that a future president, if we still have a democracy, will erase every trace of Trump's existence. Raze every edifice he's built, strip his name from everything, restore the White House as if he never lived there, and turn Mar-a-Lago into a Black, LGBTQ, women’s, AAPI, and immigrant history museum.”
Her post ignited widespread discussion across social media and political circles. Supporters lauded the call as a bold statement of cultural restoration, while critics labeled it as overly divisive and politically charged.
Author’s Summary
Joy Reid’s provocative proposal to repurpose Mar-a-Lago as a museum honoring marginalized histories spotlighted the ongoing cultural debate over President Trump’s legacy.