Trump’s Epstein Memorial Ballroom and Buffet hits a bump in the road
In a demonstration that he never intends to leave the White House, at least not alive, Donald Trump bulldozed a piece of White House history to make room for what he claims will be “the best ballroom in the country.” Unfortunately for him, the National Trust for Historic Preservation decided to sue him for breaking the law and destroying an essential part of the People’s House.
The group said it was “compelled” to go to court after the White House ignored concerns it raised in October.
In the lawsuit, the group argues that the White House broke the law by beginning construction without filing plans with the National Capital Planning Commission, by not seeking an environmental assessment of the project, and by declining to seek authorisation from Congress.
It also alleges Trump is violating the US Constitution, “which reserves to Congress the right to dispose of and make all rules regarding property belonging to the United States”.
The nonprofit literally tasked by Congress with protecting national landmarks is suing the Trump White House for illegally tearing down the East Wing and beginning ballroom construction without proper review, permits, or, you know, telling anyone. Because apparently, when you’re the Orange Menace, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Constitution are just merely suggestions.
Ah but national security! Seriously, that's what they are going to justify it under:
'In its filing, the administration included a declaration from the deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service saying more work on the site of the former White House East Wing is still needed to meet the agency’s “safety and security requirements.” The administration has offered to share classified details with the judge in an in-person setting without the plaintiffs present.'
https://apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-ballroom-national-security-de9756118bbfca8f40af9cf89db6af5b
I can’t wait to read the testimony of the contractor who did the demolition.