The White House system has this week been used as a point of comparison in Britain, where Boris Johnson is trying to set up a charity that could cover the costs of the refurbishment of the flat in Downing Street he shares with his fiancee.
Michelle Obama redesigned the Old Family Dining Room, giving it a modern splash. Alma Thomasâs artwork, right, is the first in the White House by an African American female artist. Photograph: Michael Mundy michaelmundy.com/AP
Stewart McLaurin, president of the WHHA, said it raised about $7m from donors last year. âWe do receive private philanthropy but it is totally nonpartisan,â he explained. âI would struggle to tell you the political affiliation with most of our donors. Itâs a nonpartisan organisation.