Summary
President Donald Trump is being sued by a Virginia couple to stop the demolition of the White House's East Wing to build a new ballroom. The lawsuit claims this project violates federal preservation and planning laws and questions the extent of presidential authority over national landmarks.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to demolish the White House’s East Wing to construct a new ballroom on the site.
- A Virginia couple, Charles and Judith Voorhees, filed a lawsuit on October 23 to stop this demolition.
- The lawsuit alleges that the demolition breaks several federal laws designed to protect historic sites.
- The couple claims that necessary approvals from planning and preservation bodies weren’t obtained before starting the demolition.
- Photos show the East Wing, previously used for various ceremonial events, reduced to rubble.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation has expressed concerns about the project, urging a pause for a public review process.
- The legal complaint names President Trump and the director of the National Park Service as defendants.
