Actor James Woods took aim at former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week after she accused President Donald Trump of “destroying” the White House over his privately funded renovation project, which includes construction of a new ballroom.

Clinton shared her criticism in a post above a Washington Post article titled, “White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom,” which featured a photo of the ongoing construction.

She wrote, “It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.”

It’s not his house.

It’s your house.

And he’s destroying it. pic.twitter.com/YchFF5U1nO

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 21, 2025

Woods responded directly to Clinton on X, saying:

“What destroyed it was your husband getting bl*w jobs in the Oval Office,”

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He referenced former President Bill Clinton’s affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky during his administration.

Woods added, “Go back to Costco and hock your fictional autobiography.”

The exchange came as left-wing figures and media outlets expressed outrage over the renovations, despite confirmation that the project will not cost taxpayers any money.

President Trump’s White House renovation plan, estimated at $250 million, is privately funded.

The ballroom project has drawn criticism from several celebrities and Democratic politicians, who have claimed the construction is an unnecessary vanity addition.

Actress Mia Farrow joined the backlash, posting on Bluesky that “Hitler had a large ballroom” — a comparison that drew widespread criticism online.

The backlash to the White House renovation follows a long history of presidential updates and additions to the residence.

Renovations to the White House have taken place under nearly every president since Theodore Roosevelt, who began the process of modernizing the building in 1902.

During his presidency, Harry Truman oversaw a complete structural rebuild of the interior, and President John F. Kennedy initiated extensive decorative restorations led by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

Later presidents, including Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, also authorized renovations to accommodate modern technology and infrastructure needs.

Despite this long tradition, President Trump’s ballroom addition has sparked unique outrage among his critics.

The ballroom is designed to accommodate official state events and ceremonial gatherings and is expected to serve future administrations as well.

Supporters of the project have pointed out that private funding means no taxpayer burden, distinguishing it from many earlier White House projects that relied on public money.

Trump’s aides have said the ballroom will be used for official functions, including state dinners and national ceremonies, once completed.

The controversy over the ballroom has coincided with renewed partisan exchanges online, with conservative commentators defending the project and pointing to the double standard in coverage compared to past renovations.

Woods’ comments are among the most direct responses to Clinton’s criticism.

The actor, known for his outspoken political views, has frequently clashed with prominent Democratic figures on social media and has defended President Trump’s policies and leadership in public statements.

The debate over the White House construction project shows no signs of slowing, with work expected to continue through early next year.

While the ballroom is part of a broader modernization effort, its announcement has once again highlighted the political divide surrounding even long-standing presidential traditions.

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