Trump Criticizes Lawsuit Halting White House Banquet Hall Construction: "Defending Washington with Drones"

U.S. President Donald Trump on May 31 (local time) criticized a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction of the White House banquet hall, arguing that the facility will serve as a key drone defense base for national security.

U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social

On Truth Social, President Trump stated, "The DronePort at the White House banquet hall will likely be the most sophisticated facility in the world," adding, "This facility will keep Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, safe for a long time to come."

He continued, "Judge Richard Leon must stop playing games with America's security," and asserted, "If anything happens, he will be responsible for the deaths and destruction inflicted upon our country."

President Trump also called for the "frivolous lawsuit to be dismissed immediately." His remarks were made in response to ongoing legal challenges surrounding the White House banquet hall construction plan.

Previously, on May 19, President Trump invited White House correspondents to the construction site and revealed the banquet hall plans, explaining that the facility would not only serve as an event venue but would also perform security functions.

At the time, he noted, "The entire roof (of the banquet hall) was designed with military purposes in mind," and said, "It offers a 360-degree view of Washington, D.C., from a higher vantage point than any other building." He further explained, "Because the facility is designed to function as a DronePort, it will be able to protect the entire city from the rooftop."

In his latest post, President Trump also mentioned recent advances in drone technology, emphasizing the need to defend the capital. He has consistently highlighted the necessity of strengthening the homeland defense system, citing the emergence of drones and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks as critical variables on the battlefield during the recent war involving Iran.

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