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[Statement, after Trump's announcement:] [The administration] was clearly lying [about why it cut down the trees]. They were lying to conceal from the American people that, at a time when our country is at war and everyone is worried about the economy and high prices, the President simply doesn't care. Trump is focused on building an upscale golf course within walking distance of the White House, on his fancy ballroom, and on his memorial arch to himself, … almost certainly doing all of this at great expense on taxpayers' dime, and if recent history is a guide, with corrupt contracting practices. What a disgrace. [He said the design would "block off or eliminate roads and paths used by large numbers of local residents for cycling and walking."]