Beneath Trump’s ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker
Summary
President Donald Trump is involved in a legal case about building a new $400 million ballroom near the White House. This project includes work on an underground bunker, which has been part of White House security since World War II. A recent court ruling allowed construction to continue while a legal challenge by the National Trust for Historic Preservation is underway.Key Facts
- The new White House ballroom project is valued at $400 million and is located where the former East Wing once stood.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation is legally challenging the construction.
- A federal appeals court allowed construction to continue, suspending a lower court’s block on aboveground work.
- The construction work includes strengthening an underground bunker used for presidential security.
- The bunker dates back to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s time in 1942, originally built as a bomb shelter during World War II.
- The bunker has been used during significant events, such as the 9/11 attacks and protests in 2020.
- The Secret Service says completing the ballroom is necessary to protect the underground security facilities.
- Details about the bunker are limited because of security concerns for the president.
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