All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says
Summary
A US appeals court has allowed construction to continue on President Donald Trump's White House ballroom after a lower court had stopped the work. The project, which includes underground bomb shelters and medical facilities, is part of a $400 million plan funded by private donors.Key Facts
- The White House ballroom project includes both underground and above-ground construction.
- A US District Judge had halted above-ground construction, saying Congress approval was needed.
- The appeals court granted a stay, allowing work to continue until a hearing on June 5.
- The project is described as important for national security and military operations.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the White House for starting construction without proper approvals.
- The East Wing of the White House, built in 1902, was demolished in October to make way for the ballroom.
- The ballroom will hold up to 1,350 guests and cost about $400 million, funded by private donors.
- President Trump said the ballroom is needed now and criticized the judge's efforts to block it.
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