Lawyers for Trump and the board

“During the removal of the name, it served as a safety barrier for ongoing construction activities and helped safeguard the marble facade of the building in light of reported panel damage.”

Lawyers for Trump and the board · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

The same filing explained that the barrier served as a safety measure during removal of Trump's name and protected the marble facade.

“The protective barrier around the scaffolding was and is a necessary element of the ongoing construction activities at the Center,”

Lawyers for Trump and the board · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Lawyers for Trump and the board defended the protective barrier around the scaffolding as necessary for construction activities.