Summary
A federal judge has ruled that construction on President Trump’s White House ballroom must be limited to work done underground. The judge rejected the administration’s argument that the entire project needed to continue for security reasons.
Key Facts
- The project involves building a new ballroom at the White House.
- The ballroom construction is estimated to cost $400 million.
- A federal judge named Richard Leon made the ruling.
- Judge Leon was appointed by former President George W. Bush.
- The judge allowed only below-ground work to continue.
- Above-ground construction must stop unless it is needed for safety and security.
- The administration argued the full project was necessary for security.
- The judge disagreed and set limits on the work.
