Donald Trump is facing legal action over the demolition of the White House’s East Wing, part of a $300 million plan to build a new ballroom on the executive grounds.

A Virginia couple, Charles and Judith Voorhees, filed an emergency motion in federal court on October 23 seeking to halt the project, alleging that it violates multiple federal preservation and planning laws.

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[–] 28 points 10 months ago (2 children)

He didn’t even get permits to do the demo.

That didn’t stop him.

What the hell is a lawsuit going to do?

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    The WH answer to this is that there's precedent for them not needing permits for demo, but building the new construction requires permits. Although they could say anything, how many people really know?

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