Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed

Key Points:

• The Justice Department filed a motion linking the White House correspondents’ dinner security breach to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom construction project, using language mimicking Trump's social media style.
• The motion, signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and submitted by Stanley Woodward Jr., urges Judge Richard J. Leon to reverse his earlier ruling and allow construction to continue.
• The filing accuses the lawsuit of being driven by "TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME" and praises Trump as a highly successful real estate developer with unique abilities.
• The motion blends traditional legal language with combative, Trump-like rhetoric, highlighting the president’s strong influence over the Justice Department’s approach.
• It also criticizes the National Trust for Historic Preservation, questioning its legitimacy as a governmental agency, reflecting the confrontational tone typical of Trump’s online posts.