Summary
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop building a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The judge sided with a preservationist group, saying President Trump did not have the authority to make changes to the historic site without proper approvals.
Key Facts
- A federal judge in Washington, Richard Leon, halted the construction of a White House ballroom.
- The project was planned to cost $400 million and was meant to replace the East Wing.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation argued that President Trump overstepped his authority.
- The judge ruled that no law gives the President the power claimed for this project.
- The decision temporarily stops construction while the legal case continues.
- The White House claimed the ballroom would be funded by private donations, including from President Trump.
- The demolition for the ballroom began before getting approvals from necessary federal agencies.
- President Trump mentioned a large military complex being built below the planned ballroom.
