White House infested with cockroaches, documents reveal

Fri, 01 December 2017

23:17

The White House is plagued with cockroaches, mice and ants, building maintenance files have revealed.

Cockroach infestations were found in at least four parts of Donald Trump’s official residence, while a colony of ants were living in Chief of Staff John Kelly’s office, according to hundreds of work orders.

Mice were also discovered to be living in the Situation Room – the US President’s crisis management centre – and the White House Navy mess food area.

White House officials sent hundreds of requests to the General Services Administration, which helps maintain the White House and other government buildings, documents show.

Requests included the redecorating of National Security Adviser HR McMaster’s office and a new toilet seat in a bathroom in the Oval Office.

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