Trump described the halt of handling of the dam in the US
US President Donald Trump has described the halt of the handling of the dam in the US.
Mr Trump said the halt was a "big league" decision and that he had "nothing to do with it."
The halt is understood to be connected to the proposed construction of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Thousands of people have been protesting against the construction of the pipeline, which they claim will harm the environment.
Mr Trump said in a tweet:
"The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is not a sovereign nation, and therefore, they have no jurisdiction over the land or the water. The Obama administration was wrong to allow the construction of the pipeline, and the Trump administration is right to halt it."
Mr Trump's comments come just hours after he signed an executive order allowing the construction of the pipeline to continue.
In a statement, the White House said:
"The President has made it clear that he is committed to supporting American energy jobs and increasing American energy production. The Dakota Access pipeline is a critical part of that effort, and the President is supportive of its construction."
But the halt has been welcomed by many Native American communities, who have been fighting against the pipeline for months.
Lawyer for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Janene Birkner, said:
"We are thrilled that the President has taken this action. It's a huge victory for our community and for all the people who have been protesting against this pipeline. We will continue to fight for our rights and our land."
However, the halt has also been met with criticism from some Republican lawmakers, who have accused the President of "overstepping his authority".
Senator John Hoeven said:
"The President's decision to halt the construction of the pipeline is a mistake. It's a mistake for the economy, it's a mistake for the environment, and it's a mistake for the people of North Dakota. We will continue to fight for the pipeline and for the jobs it will create."
Author's summary: The halt of handling of the dam in the US by Donald Trump has sparked both praise and criticism, as the decision relates to the proposed construction of the Dakota Access pipeline and the rights of Native American communities.
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