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Trump ballroom construction halted

Trump ballroom construction halted

President Donald Trump has lashed out at U.S. District Judge Richard Leon's decision to halt the visible portion of his ambitious White House expansion project.

The judge described the administration's attempts to bypass a previous injunction as 'disingenuous' and a potential safety hazard.

While the president argues the ballroom is essential for national security and hosting world leaders, critics view it as an unnecessary vanity project.

The ruling represents a significant legal setback for the administration's efforts to reshape the historic grounds.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Richard Schoemaker
Dutch fencer, architecture lecturer and resistance member (1886-1942)
White House
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Washington, D.C.
Capital city of the United States of America