Source: NBC Philadelphia
Summary
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he plans to keep a piece of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom as a paperweight after it is destroyed. He made the comments during a speech at George Washington’s historic home in Philadelphia. Krasner criticized Trump for replacing a slavery exhibit with broader historical displays. A federal appeals court ruled that Philadelphia had no legal right to dictate the content of the exhibits. The White House defended the renovations, calling them necessary for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Krasner talks about blowing up the ballroom and keeping a piece as a paperweight.
He calls Trump the devil and says the man is the embodiment of hate.
The White House says the renovations are necessary and calls critics sick.
It’s a performance of defiance, not action, with a paperweight as the final act.
Author: Evan Null
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s Speech
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner made a speech at George Washington’s historic home in Philadelphia. He spoke about the White House ballroom and said he would keep a piece of it as a paperweight after it was destroyed. Krasner has previously criticized Trump and called him a fascist. He said the ballroom would be blown up in an official ceremony. The White House responded by defending the renovations and calling critics sick.
Trump’s Executive Order on American History
Trump issued an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The order led to the replacement of slavery exhibits at the Washington home with broader displays of U.S. history. A legal battle between the city and the Trump administration ended with a federal appeals court ruling in favor of the federal government. The court said Philadelphia had no legal right to dictate the content of the exhibits.
White House Response to Krasner’s Comments
The White House responded to Krasner’s comments about the ballroom project. A spokesperson called the renovations necessary and said only people with Trump Derangement Syndrome would find a problem with them. The White House said the renovations would beautify the People’s House as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The statement was made to Fox News Digital.
Security Concerns and Legal Battles
The U.S. Secret Service said they investigate anything that could be perceived as a threat to protectees. They do not discuss matters of protective intelligence for operational security. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office was contacted for further comment. The legal battle between the city and the Trump administration continued with a federal appeals court ruling in favor of the federal government.
Continued Defiance from Krasner
Despite the legal loss, Krasner remained defiant. He said the educational content at the historic site would remain for generations. He also said the ballroom and the Kennedy Center would not be renamed for a fool. Krasner emphasized that the demolition would be part of an official ceremony, with the pieces sold as paperweights. He said he would keep one on his desk.
