Court Rules Against Trump's White House Ballroom Renovation Plans
A federal judge has blocked former President Trump's attempt to construct a new ballroom in the White House, ruling that the president does not own the historic building and must get congressional approval for any major renovations.
Washington, D.C. - In a significant ruling that reaffirms the limits of presidential power, a federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to halt his administration's plans to construct a new ballroom within the White House complex. The judge's decision upholds the principle that the White House is a public building, owned by the American people, and not the personal property of the president.
The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of government watchdog groups and historic preservation advocates who argued that Trump's proposed renovations would irrevocably alter the iconic structure without proper oversight and approval from Congress. In his ruling, the judge stated unequivocally that "the White House does not belong to the president; it belongs to the people of the United States."
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
