Democrat leaders in Maryland have launched yet another legal attack on President Donald Trump — this time over his decision to block a costly new FBI headquarters project just outside Washington, D.C.
Governor Wes Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown, both Democrats, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday claiming Trump’s administration “illegally” halted construction plans for a new FBI complex in Greenbelt, Maryland — a plan originally favored by the Biden administration.
Instead, Trump officials chose to move the FBI headquarters just a few blocks from its current location to the Ronald Reagan Building, a move they say saves taxpayer money and avoids years of unnecessary construction delays.
Democrats Furious Over Trump’s Cost-Cutting Move
At a press conference, Governor Moore accused the Trump administration of “undermining Maryland’s economic future,” calling the decision “too political” and “a slap in the face” to local communities.
Attorney General Brown took it even further, claiming Trump “violated federal law” and “reprogrammed more than $1 billion in funding” set aside by Congress for the Maryland site.
“What we’re seeing is an administration that didn’t like Congress’s choice and is trying to undo it,” Brown complained. “It hurts Maryland families and violates congressional directives.”
But Trump allies argue the real story is simple: fiscal responsibility. They say the Maryland plan would have wasted billions and added years of red tape — something Trump has spent his presidency trying to cut through.
Trump’s Team: Protecting Taxpayers First
Officials from the FBI and the General Services Administration said the decision to stay closer to downtown D.C. would prevent massive spending and construction delays.
Building a brand-new facility in Maryland, they said, could have taken a decade or longer and drained billions from the American taxpayer.
“The move saves time, saves money, and keeps the Bureau close to where it needs to be,” one Trump-aligned official noted.
Meanwhile, the Justice Department has declined to comment on Maryland’s lawsuit — likely signaling confidence that the administration’s move was fully legal.
Billions at Stake — and 2025 Politics in Play
Maryland Democrats say the Greenbelt project would have generated 7,500 new jobs and pumped $4 billion into the local economy. But conservatives argue this lawsuit is more about politics than policy — a desperate attempt to score points against Trump before the next election.
The FBI’s current home, the J. Edgar Hoover Building, has long been considered outdated. Yet Trump’s decision to renovate within Washington was made to keep the agency efficient and secure without wasting taxpayer dollars.
For decades, both parties debated where to move the Bureau. But it was President Trump who finally made a tough call — one that puts fiscal discipline and national security ahead of political convenience.
Bottom Line: Another Blue-State Battle Against Trump
This Maryland lawsuit is just the latest in a long line of Democrat efforts to undermine President Trump’s agenda.
While liberal leaders complain about “lost opportunities,” Trump remains focused on what matters most to everyday Americans: saving money, cutting waste, and defending common sense.
The battle over the FBI headquarters may just be beginning — but once again, President Trump stands firm against the swamp’s costly schemes.