Summary
A federal judge allowed President Donald Trump to continue building a large ballroom at the site of the former East Wing of the White House. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had challenged the construction, saying it was not properly reviewed, but the court ruled against them. The planned ballroom will be a significant addition to the White House and is expected to cost $400 million.
Key Facts
- A federal judge denied the National Trust's attempt to stop Trump's White House ballroom construction.
- The lawsuit claimed the plans were not lawfully reviewed and required public input.
- President Trump announced the project to host large events at the White House.
- The ballroom will be 90,000 square feet and seat 650 people.
- The initial cost was said to be $200 million, but it is now estimated at $400 million.
- The judge ruled the White House office is not an "agency" under certain legal acts.
- The trust lacked the necessary legal claim to challenge presidential actions with private funding.
