Source: Fortune
Summary
Billionaire Edward Roski Jr., a Trump supporter, has refused to sell a 1-million-square-foot facility in Texas to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention center. The facility could have held up to 9,500 beds. Roski’s company, Majestic Realty, stated that they “look forward to continuing our work to find a buyer or lease tenant that will help drive economic growth.” The decision comes amid controversy over the expansion of detention facilities, with $45 billion allocated for new centers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
Roski’s decision not to sell to DHS comes as a surprise, given his support for Trump. The billionaire’s company was approached by DHS to sell the facility, but ultimately decided against it. This move follows similar decisions by other billionaires, including Jimmy Pattison, who backed out of a sale in Virginia. The controversy surrounding detention centers continues to grow, with many opposing the expansion of these facilities.
The numbers tell a story of a growing trend: $45 billion allocated for new detention centers, and DHS ramping up its purchase of new sites. But Roski’s decision adds a new chapter to this narrative, one that highlights the complexities of business and politics.
Author: Evan Null
