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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

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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 Friday OP

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

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

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

Rec'd for "full restitution" Martin Eden Friday #6

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

I prefer squatter. Vinca Friday #4

Or vagabond BumRushDaShow Friday #5

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

Because putin wants him to. rubbersole Friday #18

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

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

Yes indeed it is. OldBaldy1701E Friday #13

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

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

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

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

Mother Nature! BumRushDaShow Friday #16

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

Bondi would probably like it. rubbersole Friday #19

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