President Donald Trump announced his decision to block the planned move of the FBI headquarters from Washington D.C. to Prince George’s County in Maryland. During a speech at the U.S. Department of Justice, Trump stated that the FBI should not be moved “three hours away” to a liberal state like Maryland and instead, a new building should be constructed at its current location. This move contradicts the decision made by the Biden administration to place the future headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Top Democrats representing Maryland in Congress, along with Governor Wes Moore, have expressed their commitment to continue working towards bringing the FBI headquarters to Maryland. However, Trump’s announcement has caused concern among state lawmakers from Prince George’s County, with Delegate Jazz Lewis calling it a partisan decision.
Maryland’s House of Delegates passed a bill allocating $200 million towards the construction of the new FBI building in Prince George’s County, but Trump’s decision has raised questions about the future of the project. Virginia politicians have also voiced their opposition to the move, citing concerns about the selection process.
Trump’s push to keep the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. aligns with his previous statements about revitalizing the capital city. The FBI headquarters relocation has been a contentious issue for over a decade, with different stakeholders advocating for various locations. Trump’s decision to block the move adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing debate surrounding the future of the FBI headquarters.
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