‘I am the code’: Trump clashed with ballroom architect over safety issues

James McCrery II resigned in October after experiencing conflicts with Donald Trump regarding the design of a ballroom. The architect warned that the president was insisting on specific designs that violated established fire and safety codes. During these disputes, Trump reportedly asserted that he was the code himself. This disagreement over safety regulations and architectural standards ultimately led to the resignation of McCrery II, highlighting a significant clash between the president and the professional architect.