Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump insisted that his White House bathroom be covered in wall-to-wall carpet, a decision that raised concerns about a potential mold issue in the historic residence.White House staff devised a solution by using a smaller, interchangeable carpet piece as a bath mat to manage the dampness and prevent mold. These details are revealed in the new book Regime Change by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, which recounts Trump's first year back in office. The book also chronicles other behind-the-scenes episodes, including redecorating conflicts between Trump and Melania Trump, and policy discussions such as considering suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants. Trump has dismissed the book's reporting as "mostly made up, Fake News, largely fiction," despite the book selling over 300,000 copies since its publication. In fullTrump demanded that his White House bathroom be covered in carpet, book authors claimMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The unusual interior design decision led to concerns about a potential mold issue in the historic residence, the authors claim

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump insisted that his…