Summary
A nonprofit group called the National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump from building a large ballroom at the White House. They claim the project hasn't followed legal procedures required for such a significant construction. The lawsuit is the first official attempt to block the expansion.
Key Facts
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation is suing to stop the construction of a new ballroom at the White House.
- The planned ballroom is a 90,000-square-foot addition to the east wing.
- Preservationists criticize the project for changing the historic character of the White House.
- The lawsuit claims that the Trump administration did not follow necessary legal steps.
- The legal requirements allegedly not followed include not filing plans with the National Capital Planning Commission and not obtaining congressional approval.
- President Trump believes the project is legal and says it is funded by private donors.
- The ballroom will seat nearly 1,000 people, larger than initially announced.
- The construction cost has increased from $200 million to $300 million.
