I'm sorry, but I never have and I never will consider the White House and environs "sacred grounds", but I understand the author's intent however hyperbolic it may be. If anything, it is public housing for the hired help, not a cathedral. If you want to see some real sacred ground in the D.C. area, go to Arlington National Cemetery.
But it is a symbol and it’s the citizens symbol to look upon as a great House.
Unfortunately our House is being trashed.