Acting AG Blanche asks court to let White House ballroom construction resume
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has asked a judge to allow construction of a new White House ballroom to continue, citing recent security concerns after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A judge had previously paused the work until Congress approved it, but the government says the ballroom is necessary for the president’s safety during large events.Key Facts
- A federal judge blocked above-ground construction of a White House ballroom pending congressional approval.
- Acting AG Todd Blanche filed a request to overturn this block, saying the ballroom is needed for President Trump’s security.
- The request came after a shooting took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- The ballroom project is privately financed and expected to cost $400 million.
- The lawsuit against construction was filed by the Trust for Historic Preservation, arguing the project breaks the law.
- A federal appeals court temporarily allowed construction to continue and will hear the case in early June.
- Secret Service deputy director Matthew Quinn stated that the new ballroom would improve security because the White House is a controlled environment.
- Senator Rand Paul plans to introduce a bill to approve construction of the ballroom.
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