‘HE IS NOT THE OWNER’. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP’S $400M WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROCJE

A federal judge has issued a temporary stop on plans to build a new ballroom at the White House, affecting the area tied to the former East Wing.

In his decision, Richard Leon emphasized that the White House is a historic public property overseen for future generations, and major construction projects require proper authorization.

He also cautioned that any continued work in the short term could face removal depending on how the legal process unfolds in the coming days.

The ruling highlights that projects of this scale must receive approval from Congress before moving ahead, reinforcing the role of established procedures in decisions involving significant changes to federal landmarks.