Lafayette Park
Coverage of Lafayette Park in the Nexus archive.
- The Needle: Trump Blames Canada for Wildfires, Judge Says Trump Broke Law Firing FEMA Boss, Trump Plays Politics With Disaster Aid, Taxpayers Stuck with $175K Bill for Trump Banners, and Lafayette Park May Become Gated
Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke and threatened tariffs, while a judge ruled he illegally fired FEMA CFO Mary Comans. Trump denied FEMA disaster aid requests at politically skewed rates, taxpayers paid $175K for Trump banners, and Lafayette Park may be fenced to restrict public access.
- Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence
A federal panel approved an updated design for an underground White House visitor screening facility but did not act on a proposal to fence nearby Lafayette Park. The changes aim to enhance security following multiple assassination attempts and a recent shooting near the White House. The new facility will replace temporary structures and improve visitor experience.
- Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security
The Trump administration is proposing a fence around Lafayette Park near the White House and an underground visitor screening center to enhance security. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts will review the plans, which aim to replace temporary barriers and improve safety following recent security incidents.
- Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security
The Trump administration proposes a fence around Lafayette Park and an underground screening center to enhance White House security. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts will review the plans, which aim to replace temporary barriers and improve safety after multiple assassination attempts and a recent shooting near a security checkpoint.
- Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a ‘major’ tournament
President Donald Trump claims his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links will enable it to host major golf tournaments, despite ongoing legal challenges and environmental concerns. The project involves criticism of the course's current condition and a lawsuit in U.S. District Court. Trump also toured updates to Lafayette Park and criticized Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic primary winner for Washington mayor, as a 'Communist.'
- Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament
President Donald Trump claims his renovation of the East Potomac Golf Links will enable it to host major tournaments like the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. The project faces a lawsuit and involves toxic debris from White House demolition. Trump also criticized the course's condition and toured updates to Lafayette Park and a planned arch, while meeting Janeese Lewis George, a mayoral candidate he labeled a 'Communist.'
- Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament
President Donald Trump stated his renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Links would allow it to host major tournaments like the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. The project faces a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, and toxic debris from White House demolition has been found on the site. Trump also toured updates to Lafayette Park and met with mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George, whom he labeled a 'Communist.'