No ballroom for White House? Federal judge orders Trump admin to halt $400 million project, sets condition
A preservation group is asking a federal judge to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom on the White House grounds, arguing the Trump administration lacks legal authority. The project, which is expected to be completed in summer 2028, has received tens of thousands of written comments, many of which are critical of the ballroom and the decision to accept private donations.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt a $400 million project to build a ballroom on the White House grounds. The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued that the administration lacks legal authority to build the ballroom without congressional approval. The project has been controversial, with many criticizing the decision to tear down the East Wing and accept private donations. The National Capital Planning Commission is set to vote on the ballroom project next month. The Trump administration has argued that the president has broad legal authority to make changes to the White House complex. The judge's order is a setback for the administration, which had planned to start vertical construction on the project as soon as next month.
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