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when america is in trouble Latest shootings of anti-ICE protesters by federal agents, Donald Trump launched a 450-word rant in which he claimed to stop Spending US$400 million to build a luxurious presidential ballroom Change “right White Houseour country and all concerned. “
In a series of social media posts on Sunday, the president briefly addressed the situation following the shooting death of ICU nurse Alex Pretty in Minneapolis, writing: “Minnesota is a criminal state covering up a massive financial fraud that occurred!” He also praised allies for appearing on Fox News to talk about the situation.
But the longest message he’s pinned to the top of the “Truth Society” feed so far involves the threat posed to his White House Ballroom building by a lawsuit seeking to block its development.
“In addition to everything I do, I am building one of the greatest and most beautiful ballrooms in the world, with over $300 Million Great American Patriot funding and working closely with the U.S. military and Secret Service from the beginning,” the president wrote.
“Almost everyone thinks giving such a big gift to America is ‘a great thing to do’ – but it’s not, As usual, I was sued, this time by the radical left-wing National Trust for Historic Preservation (NO!)a group of people who don’t care about our country at all! “
In December, the National Trust for Historic Preservation submitted a litigation halted construction of the ballroom, arguing that the Trump administration’s unilateral demolition of the White House’s historic East Wing violated the federal review process and bypassed Congress.
In the post, the president blasted “obstructionists and troublemakers” over “baseless lawsuits,” claiming he didn’t have to seek congressional approval. “Congress never tried or wanted to stop the ballroom project!” he claimed.
“So-called ‘preservationists’ who get funding from the most unusual of places should not be allowed to block this desperately needed expansion of our great White House, and the president never needs permission to alter or enhance this place because it sits on exceptional foundations, no matter how big (and important!) that enhancement is.
“Moreover, in this case, it was done with the design, consent, and approval at the highest levels of the U.S. military and Secret Service. Unfortunately, the mere filing of this ridiculous lawsuit has exposed this heretofore top-secret fact.”
He added: “To stop construction at such a late hour when so much work has been ordered and completed would be devastating to the White House, our country and all involved.”
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued in the lawsuit that federal law prohibits construction on federal parklands in Washington without express authorization from Congress.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon appeared to agree, expressing strong reservations about building the East Wing and questioning whether the president does have the legal authority to demolish it without clear oversight or authorization.
Judge Leon scolded a government lawyer, saying, “Come on, get serious,” after comparing it to minor renovations such as the installation of swimming pools during the Gerald Ford administration in the 1970s.
The judge said he would rule in the coming weeks on the National Trust’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop construction work.