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.