Trump Claims White House Ballroom Foes Revealed 'Top Military Secrets'
Summary
President Donald Trump accused a historic preservation group, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, of revealing secret military information during a lawsuit over his White House ballroom construction. His administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a court order that stopped the ballroom building while security-related underground work continues.Key Facts
- President Trump called the preservation group "treasonists" and said they revealed "top military secrets" without providing proof.
- The National Trust sued the administration in December, saying the ballroom project lacks required congressional approval and legal reviews.
- The project includes a new East Wing ballroom with a rooftop "DronePort" and security features like bomb shelters and missile-resistant construction.
- A lower court blocked aboveground ballroom construction but allowed underground security work to continue.
- The administration asked the Supreme Court to delay the court order blocking ballroom construction while it appeals.
- The preservation group denies having access to classified details about underground facilities.
- The administration says the ballroom and underground structures form a crucial, integrated military security complex.
- The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the overall legality of the ballroom construction.
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