Donald Trump's recent actions, including a $1.776bn slush fund deal with the IRS, exemplify his impunity and erosion of accountability, fostering cynicism and autocracy
Debris from Donald Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing has been dumped at a public golf course, causing disruptions and raising environmental concerns due to toxic materials. Critics are fighting Trump's plans to privatize the course.
The article criticizes the mainstream media for its lack of sustained coverage of Donald Trump's alleged "disastrous second presidency," suggesting that his "shocking excesses and corruption" are "priced in" and treated as "Trump being Trump." It highlights specific instances like the "anti-weaponization fund" and the shielding of Trump's tax history, which are downplayed by major news outlets.
Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum by-products and other chemicals were detected at levels above laboratory reporting limits in soil at the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course that US President Donald Trump plans...
President Trump is building a $400 million ballroom at the White House with underground security features including bomb shelters, military installations and a medical facility. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is challenging the project in court, arguing Trump overstepped his authority. A federal appeals court last week allowed construction to continue while a June 5 hearing is scheduled. The dispute centers on security enhancements to the Presidential Emergency Operations Center beneath the East Wing, a facility with historical roots dating to FDR's presidency.
