D.C. Government Sues President Trump for $100 Billion, Blasts Congress for “Idiotically Watching” as East Wing of the White House Is Demolished for Lavish Ballroom

Washington, D.C. — October 29, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing White House demolition controversy, the District of Columbia Government has filed a $100 billion federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, accusing him of gross violations of federal environmental and heritage protection laws following his controversial decision to demolish the historic East Wing of the White House to construct what aides have described as a “grand presidential ballroom.”

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, charges that the demolition was carried out without the legally required environmental impact assessments, preservation approvals, or consultation with the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and other federal heritage bodies.

In a sharply worded statement, D.C. Attorney General Karl Anthony condemned not only the president’s actions but also the inaction of Congress, which he said “stood by idiotically and did absolutely nothing as a sitting president tore down one of America’s most sacred landmarks for his personal luxury.”

“This isn’t just about architecture—it’s about accountability,” Anthony declared. “The President of the United States has bulldozed over the laws that protect our national heritage, and Congress, the supposed guardian of checks and balances, watched in silence. That is beyond negligence—it’s complicity.”

The suit alleges multiple violations, including breaches of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and District heritage ordinances, which require prior environmental review, public consultation, and congressional oversight before any major alteration of federally protected landmarks.

A National Outcry

Public outrage erupted after photos and videos circulated online showing heavy machinery tearing through the East Wing—home to the historic Diplomatic Reception Room and other rooms of national significance—despite repeated warnings from conservation experts.

Thousands gathered outside the White House in protest, holding banners reading “Save Our History” and “America Is Not a Construction Site.” Heritage groups, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, called the act “the most brazen destruction of a national landmark in modern history.”

Congress Under Fire

The D.C. government’s filing sharply criticizes Congress, claiming lawmakers “knowingly allowed the unlawful demolition to proceed without exercising their constitutional duty of oversight.” The complaint accuses Congress of “idiotic passivity,” stating that “members stood by watching in televised hearings while the President dismantled a cornerstone of the nation’s history.”

Critics on both sides of the aisle have accused congressional leadership of political cowardice. “It’s astonishing that Congress would let this happen,” said constitutional law professor Dr. Elaine Morris. “They hold the purse strings, the oversight power, and the public trust—yet they watched in silence as the East Wing fell to dust.”

White House Response

The White House Press Office defended the demolition, arguing that the East Wing project is part of a “modernization effort to restore and expand presidential facilities for state and diplomatic events.” Press Secretary Jackie Rollins dismissed the lawsuit as “politically motivated hysteria,” saying the ballroom would “honor American excellence and be open for public events once completed.”

Legal and Political Ramifications

The $100 billion lawsuit is one of the largest ever filed against a sitting president by a municipal government. Legal experts predict a fierce constitutional battle over jurisdiction and presidential immunity.

Meanwhile, environmental and heritage groups have filed separate motions seeking an emergency injunction to halt further construction and compel restoration of the demolished structures.

“This is not just about one building,” said preservation advocate Maya Reynolds. “It’s about the soul of the nation. If we allow a president to destroy the White House itself without consequence, what’s next?”