Summary
A judge has temporarily stopped President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction project, saying the correct procedures were not followed. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had sued, arguing that the White House did not get the necessary approvals before starting the project.
Key Facts
- A U.S. judge halted the construction of a new White House ballroom.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the White House over the project.
- The judge stated that the President lacks the authority claimed for the project without congressional approval.
- The ruling allows for a possible appeal within 14 days.
- The lawsuit claimed the construction started without proper planning commission approval, environmental assessment, or Congress authorization.
- President Trump's administration argued the project is economical and privately funded.
- The ballroom is planned to hold 1,350 guests and is expected to cost $400 million.
- Trump criticized the ruling, stating the project is under budget and ahead of schedule.
