Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot | Sidney Blumenthal

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is challenging Donald Trump's decision to demolish the White House East Wing and build a 90,000 sq ft ballroom, citing lack of congressional approval, environmental studies, and public input. Trump's Department of Justice claims he can act unilaterally, while Judge Patricia Millet questions the government's ability to reverse decisions like bulldozing the Statue of Liberty.