Trump's Washington projects are a likely casualty as Democrats claim Congress
Summary
Democrats’ expected control of Congress could slow or reshape President Donald Trump’s Washington projects through funding decisions, investigations and oversight. The projects include plans involving the Kennedy Center, a public golf course, a White House ballroom and a proposed memorial arch.Key Facts
- Trump discussed Washington projects in his final public message before the election and during his first public appearance afterward.
- The article says Democrats have opposed several projects but lacked congressional power to challenge them as the minority.
- Rep. Jared Huffman, the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, has questioned Trump’s projects and said he would use the committee’s oversight authority if he becomes chairman.
- Virginia Rep. Don Beyer opposed Trump’s proposed 250-foot memorial arch at a public hearing.
- Beyer’s spokesman said Democrats would control the appropriations process beginning Jan. 3 and could use it to influence the projects.
- More than 120 witnesses attended a National Capital Planning Commission hearing on the proposed arch, which lasted about nine and a half hours.
- Democrats have also pursued lawsuits challenging projects, but the article says their filings have carried less weight while they were in the congressional minority.
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