Preservationists won't drop lawsuit against Trump's $400M White House ballroom after DOJ request
Summary
Preservationists are continuing their lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, despite a request from the Justice Department to drop the case after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The lawsuit argues that Congress must approve the ballroom construction, which has not happened, and the legal concerns remain the same regardless of recent events.Key Facts
- Preservationists filed a lawsuit against the planned White House ballroom costing $400 million.
- The Justice Department asked them to drop the lawsuit after a shooting at the media dinner.
- Preservationists refused, saying the Constitution requires Congress to approve the project.
- The ballroom project includes private funding, but some public funds pay for security and a bunker.
- The East Wing of the White House was demolished to make space for the ballroom.
- A federal appeals court allowed the project to continue while the case is being reviewed.
- A hearing on the lawsuit is set for June 5.
- The preservation group argues President Trump moved forward without approval from federal agencies or Congress.
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