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2. So, Trump isn't the "owner" of the White House, he's merely a "steward"?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 07:41 AM

Jan 23

Trump did not have official authority to raze a structure that belonged to the People of the United States. He should be sued for unofficially demolishing the entire East Wing, and forced to make full restitution to cover all costs of a historic restoration. Trump is not immune from civil actions for unofficial acts during his presidency.

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Federal judge appears skeptical of DOJ's argument for White House ballroom construction [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 23 OP

That ballroom is an abomination and needs to be stopped permanently. Lonestarblue Jan 23 #1

So, Trump isn't the "owner" of the White House, he's merely a "steward"? sop Jan 23 #2

"He should be sued for unofficially demolishing the entire East Wing" BumRushDaShow Jan 23 #3

Rec'd for "full restitution" Martin Eden Jan 23 #6

He's been sued to halt the demolition and to stop the ballroom construction, but not for full restitution (yet). sop Jan 23 #8

I prefer squatter. Vinca Jan 23 #4

Or vagabond BumRushDaShow Jan 23 #5

He should be impeached for destroying the people's house Blues Heron Jan 23 #7

Because putin wants him to. rubbersole Jan 23 #18

"...hitting the pause button on the White House ballroom's construction." OldBaldy1701E Jan 23 #9

This weekend's storm is about to hit a HUGE pause button BumRushDaShow Jan 23 #11

Yes indeed it is. OldBaldy1701E Jan 23 #13

As many times as I have driven down there for work stuff BumRushDaShow Jan 23 #15

Can you imagine how Trump would howl if a tenant changed a unit? Kid Berwyn Jan 23 #10

But it is already demolished. I agree he should be stopped, but the damage is done. Katinfl Jan 23 #12

Ok, but who is going to stop him. Raven123 Jan 23 #14

Mother Nature! BumRushDaShow Jan 23 #16

When does someone haul Bondi and Todd out by their hair? travelingthrulife Jan 23 #17

Bondi would probably like it. rubbersole Jan 23 #19

Its funny a judge thinks a court order could stop this Ballroom. maxsolomon Jan 23 #20