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angrychair

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Thu Feb 12, 2026, 04:08 PM Feb 12

New Impeachable Offense Just Arrived [View all]

Hey, do you all remember when the WH used to have an east wing? Yea, those were the days.

So apparently, any day now, a judge could rule if it was legal or not to use private funding to get around congressional authorization to tear down the east wing to build a ballroom.
As an added bonus, there apparently isn't any accountability for the "donations" either.
Supposedly the $400 million dollars in "donations" is currently unaccounted for by the WH or the vendor that is "managing" the "donations".
The vendor has stated that it will not disclose the organizations giving donations or the exact amount of "donations". Companies that are believed to have donated are refusing to disclose if they did or not and if they did how much they gave. CREW noted that of the 22 companies that are believed to have given money it was not noted on their lobbying paperwork they are required to file.
So to sum up: tearing down the east wing might have been illegal.
We have no accountability for where the donations have come from, how much was given and by whom and if there was ever any donations at all.

Let's be frank here: this is about as straightforward as corruption ever gets. It's simple enough that anyone can understand it and a very open and shut case can be made for impeachment based solely on this one issue.

Addendum:
The DOJ has filed a request to stay any rulings and allow construction to continue on the grounds of national security.

Reference:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-white-house-ballroom-judge-ruling-b2917465.html#comments-area

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I think that is one of the things that terrifies Trump about a Dem majority Fiendish Thingy Feb 12 #1
Impeachment is soooo last century. progressoid Feb 12 #2
I get the sentiment angrychair Feb 12 #4
The problem is, the inbred MAGA drones LOVE the grift and corruption. Aristus Feb 12 #16
You are soooooo right. Tried it twice before. What makes anyone think the Senate would convict this time? Katinfl Feb 12 #5
I agree. Impeachment--at this point in time--shouldn't even be considered for anything but the... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 12 #18
"[O]n the grounds of national security" means THE BUNKER. ColoringFool Feb 12 #3
Not necessarily. It is just a phrase that is supposed to close down discussions. erronis Feb 12 #8
Rec. Very good points Evolve Dammit Feb 12 #6
What? Another one?? Fil1957 Feb 12 #7
Impeachment?! paleotn Feb 12 #9
I'll go out on a limb and rec n/t BaronChocula Feb 12 #17
It was illegal. regardless of all that. GoCubsGo Feb 12 #10
"Tearing down half the White House disguises another of my bribery slush funds" struggle4progress Feb 12 #11
And this will make what difference? n/t TygrBright Feb 12 #12
"but we illegally destroyed the bunker we use for national security!" eggplant Feb 12 #13
"on the grounds of NATIONAL SECURITY?"... GiqueCee Feb 12 #14
"An impeachable offense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives...... Brother Buzz Feb 12 #15
Bombing Old Faithful in Yellowstone without Congressional approval would violate the Property Clause of the Constitution pat_k Feb 13 #19
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