DoJ pressures group to drop lawsuit against Trump’s ballroom after gala shooting
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has pressured a historic preservation group to drop its lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s project to build a new ballroom on White House grounds. The DoJ says the new ballroom is needed for safety after a recent shooting at a Washington DC event, but the preservation group wants to stop construction, saying the project lacks proper approval.Key Facts
- A shooting occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington DC.
- The DoJ claims a new White House ballroom is essential for President Trump’s safety and that of his family and staff.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) filed a lawsuit to stop construction of the ballroom, saying the project is unauthorized.
- The ballroom is a $400 million project that involved demolishing the White House East Wing.
- The DoJ called the lawsuit "frivolous" and urged the NTHP to drop it or face dismissal motions.
- A federal judge granted a temporary order to halt construction, but a court of appeals allowed it to continue while the lawsuit goes on.
- The next court hearing is scheduled for June 5.
- The NTHP says it will continue to fight the lawsuit to protect the historic significance of the White House.
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