Why It’s Bad (or Not)

Let's unpack this political piñata of questionable decisions:

• Infraction #1: The “Trust Me, It’s Secret” Security Blanket. The Secret Service claims more work is needed for “safety and security requirements,” but the details are apparently too classified for the public to hear. It’s hard to scream “national security threat” when you're just building a bigger space for hors d'oeuvres.

  “Exhibit A: The President requires a larger dance floor to properly deter hostile foreign powers. The tango is a crucial component of modern diplomacy.” — Fictional Ethics Board Minutes.

• Infraction #2: The “Who Needs Public Input Anyway?” Maneuver. Federal law apparently mandates multiple independent reviews and public comment periods for, you know, public property projects. But the administration argued that the president isn't subject to these pesky statutes. It's like arguing the speed limit doesn't apply if you're driving a really important car.
• Infraction #3: The “Oops, It’s Already Gone” Defense. The administration's response effectively said the East Wing demolition claims are “moot” because it’s already torn down. And claims about future construction are “unripe” because plans aren't final. This legal gymnastics is equivalent to eating the cookie and then saying, “You can’t stop me, the cookie is gone! And the next cookie isn’t even baked yet!”
• Infraction #4: The “No Irreparable Harm Until We Dig” Ploy. They claim there's no