Summary
A group focused on preserving historic sites is suing the White House to stop the construction of a new ballroom. The group argues that the White House did not follow legal review processes before starting the project. President Trump says the construction is legal and funded by private donors.
Key Facts
- A lawsuit has been filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to stop the White House ballroom construction.
- The group claims the White House did not get the necessary reviews before starting construction.
- The White House says President Trump has the legal power to make changes and improvements.
- The ballroom plans include expanding guest capacity from 500 to 1,350 people.
- The construction is funded by private donations, according to President Trump.
- The lawsuit mentions ignoring of required reviews from the National Capital Planning Commission and Congress.
- The White House project is already underway with extensive construction activities taking place.
