DOJ Cites Foiled UFC Plot in Argument for Trump White House Ballroom
A senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official recently argued before a federal appeals court, stating that a foiled plot against an outdoor UFC event at the White House over the weekend underscores the security need for President Trump's proposed ballroom. Brett Shumate, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s Civil Division, presented this argument on Tuesday, linking the alleged plot to the necessity of the planned facility.
A senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official presented arguments to a federal appeals court on Tuesday concerning a proposed ballroom for President Trump.
According to the official, a foiled plot to attack an outdoor Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House over the weekend serves as further proof that the proposed ballroom is needed for security reasons.
The official was identified as Brett Shumate, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s Civil Division, who made the argument to the court.
(Source: The Hill)
