A Justice Department court filing defending President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom construction project has sparked criticism and online attention because of its unusual wording and stylistic similarities to Trump’s social media posts.

Former CBS News reporter Scott MacFarlane highlighted several aspects of the six-page filing, arguing that the document resembled a Truth Social message more than a traditional legal filing.

According to MacFarlane, the filing contained irregular capitalization, exaggerated phrasing, and even the apparent invented word “invaulable” while describing Trump’s contribution to the country.The filing was submitted in support of the ongoing ballroom and East Wing construction project at the White House.

It described the project as “underbudget,” despite reports that Senate Republicans had recently been asked to approve approximately $1 billion in taxpayer funding related to the project.

The funding request reportedly contributed to political disagreements within the Republican Party and delays involving Trump’s reconciliation legislation.

Another notable section of the filing claimed that the president could not “safely conduct the business of the United States” without completion of the project.

The document also stated that the ballroom rooftop would be “hermetically sealed” to prevent contamination by “malign forces,” language that drew additional scrutiny because of its dramatic tone.

The filing further referenced a recent Secret Service shooting incident near the White House as part of the justification for continuing construction.Critics viewed this argument as politically controversial given ongoing debate in Congress over the project’s cost and necessity.

The article focuses primarily on reactions to the DOJ filing’s language and presentation style rather than disputing the existence of the filing itself.