Trump House Explained

Trump House
Status:Completed
Map Type:Pennsylvania#USA
Building Type:Farmhouse
Architectural Style:Mid-Atlantic Colonial
Address:4432 State Route 982
Location City:Unity Township, Pennsylvania
Location Country:United States
Coordinates:40.2836°N -79.3675°W
Opened Date:2016
Known For:Support hub and advertisement for Donald Trump
Floor Count:2

The Trump House is a farmhouse in Unity Township, Pennsylvania. The structure is painted on all sides with the American flag and was a support hub for the Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign.

History

The house was painted and converted from an abandoned structure in early 2016, operating as a support hub for the Trump campaign in both 2016 and 2020.[1] In early September 2016, Trump posted on Facebook about the house, including a picture of the structure.

In October 2016, a driver sued the owner of the house for distraction after being involved in a vehicle crash next to the structure.[2]

Community reaction

Residents of Westmoreland County have had generally mixed reactions to the structure. In 2016, Trump won the county by a margin of more than 30 points, significantly more than any Republican presidential candidate had garnered in decades.[3] On a campaign tour of the area, Jill Biden stated that the local Trump supporters were "disillusioned" and that the Biden campaign was "not taking any vote for granted." Both Biden and Trump lawn signs can be seen throughout the area.

The house has been described as "a Mecca of sorts for the president's supporters," with hundreds of Trump supporters visiting the house each day. The building's owners give out free Trump campaign merchandise.[4]

Design

The three-story house is painted on all sides with the American flag. A large sign facing the road reads "TRUMP 2020," with smaller lawn signs dotted around the property containing Trump campaign slogans.[5] A 14adj=midNaNadj=mid steel cutout of Trump stands outside the house.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Armstrong . Mike . Meet the woman behind Pennsylvania's 'Trump House' . Global News . October 15, 2020.
  2. Web site: John . Luciew . Owner of 'Trump house' in Pa. sued for being distraction in serious car crash . PennLive . October 15, 2020 . en . June 5, 2018.
  3. Web site: Bash . Dana . Nolan . Bridget . Trump needs this pivotal county and its rural voters to win Pennsylvania . CNN . 14 October 2020 . October 15, 2020.
  4. Web site: Glueck . Katie . Democrats in Trump Country: They're Not Shy Anymore About Liking Biden . The New York Times . October 15, 2020 . October 12, 2020.
  5. Web site: Supporters gather outside 'Trump House' in Latrobe, Westmoreland County . WTAE . 2 October 2020 . October 15, 2020.
  6. Web site: Linge . Mary Kay . How Trump's 'enthusiasm factor' could lead to another surprise win on Election Day . New York Post . October 15, 2020 . October 10, 2020.