White House infested with cockroaches, documents reveal

December 01, 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 Trumps official residence, while a colony of ants were living in Chief of Staff John Kellys office, according to hundreds of work orders.

Mice were also discovered to be living in the Situation Room the US Presidents 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 McMasters office and a new toilet seat in a bathroom in the Oval Office.

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