US Court Blocks President Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Project
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Judge Leon’s 35-page opinion emphasized that the President is the ‘steward’ of the White House, not its owner. “The President does not have a blank cheque to alter the historic fabric of the White House based on personal preference,” the judge wrote.
The ruling follows a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which challenged the legality of using private donations to fund the 90,000-square-foot expansion. Leon added that allowing the project to continue would “irreparably harm” a national treasure.
While the order allows for essential security work to continue, the main construction remains on hold for at least 14 days pending a likely appeal by the Justice Department.
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