Trump's Proposal for New FBI Headquarters in D.C. Faces Republican Opposition
The plan contradicts Congress's recent approval for a $300 million relocation to Maryland and has been criticized by fellow Republicans, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Former President Donald Trump has proposed building a new FBI headquarters in Washington D.C., sparking backlash from fellow Republicans.
- Trump's plan contradicts Congress's recent approval of a $300 million relocation of the FBI headquarters to Maryland.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy, both seeking the Republican nomination, criticized Trump's proposal, arguing it contradicts his 'drain the swamp' slogan.
- DeSantis has previously proposed relocating federal agencies out of D.C. to counter the 'accumulation of power' in the nation’s capital.
- Trump's proposal is part of his broader platform to 'bring back, restore, and rebuild Washington D.C.'