In a court hearing tied to a legal challenge involving President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, Justice Department attorneys argue that the president would have broad authority over federal property and actions, including the demolition or removal of major landmarks. Multiple outlets report that DOJ lawyers used the Statue of Liberty as an example, saying the government could “bulldoze” or otherwise tear down the statue if the president wanted to do so, and that such actions would not necessarily face legal consequences or judicial review. The exchange occurs as the administration fights a challenge to the ballroom project, with opponents arguing that the plan unlawfully proceeds or exceeds legal limits. The reporting emphasizes that the attorneys’ comments reflect a position that presidential powers are unusually expansive and difficult for courts to review. While the outlets describe the courtroom remarks using different phrasing, they converge on the central claim: DOJ lawyers assert that even extreme actions involving the Statue of Liberty could fall within presidential authority during disputes over the White House renovation plan.
DOJ attorneys say Trump could dismantle Statue of Liberty amid White House ballroom legal fight
In a court hearing tied to a legal challenge involving President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, Justice Department attorneys argue that the president would have broad authority over fede...
- DOJ attorneys make remarks in court during litigation related to Trump’s planned White House ballroom.
- Lawyers cite the Statue of Liberty as an example of federal action the president could authorize.
- The remarks frame presidential authority as broad and potentially unreviewable or with limited legal repercussions.
- Outlets report the comments are made while arguing against a legal challenge to the ballroom project.
It's the latest example of Justice Department attorneys claiming broad and unreviewable powers for the president.
9 hours agoPresident Donald Trump could get away with bulldozing the Statue of Liberty on a whim if he wanted to, his lawyers argued in court as the legal fight over the ballroom continued.
3 days agoTrump DOJ attorneys argued in court that the government would be able to "bulldoze" the Statue of Liberty during a hearing challenging the president's ballroom project. The post DOJ Lawyer Argues in Court That Trump Could Demolish Statue of Liberty if He Wants To first appeared on Mediaite.
4 days agoThe exchange came as the Trump administration argued against a legal challenge over the construction of Trump’s planned White House ballroom.
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