Damaging the White House without proper governmental oversight and permits represents an act of disrespect toward the people's property.

“there's all kinds of government agencies and historic landmarks and you know um fine arts commission and everything else that has to be um checked in with because it's our house not his house. It's ours, the people's house,”

The destruction of parts of the White House symbolizes a dismissive attitude towards the nation, its history, and its citizens.

“it's so symbolic of what he and his feel about the people, the nation, its meaning, its message, its history. One big wrecking ball.”