Judge Orders Trump Ballroom Halt; Planning Panel Approves 8-1
Key Takeaways
- Federal judge orders halt to White House ballroom construction unless Congress approves.
- National Capital Planning Commission approves the ballroom plans despite the court halt.
- Project valued at about $400 million; final agency approval granted days after halt.
Judge Blocks Balloon
A federal judge blocked Trump's ballroom project, ruling construction must halt unless Congress authorizes it.
The National Capital Planning Commission approved the project 8-1 despite the ruling.
The commission's Trump-appointed chair said the ruling affects construction but not planning.
Trump Leads, Congress Questions
Trump has been personally involved in the ballroom's details.
He called it very important and predicted it will be the greatest ballroom anywhere in the world.
Congressional lawmakers are not inclined to approve the funding.
Public Opposition Grows
The ballroom drew significant opposition from the public and historic preservation groups.
Over 35,000 written comments and 104 people sought to testify, mostly negative.
Trump’s three appointees on the commission moved forward despite the opposition.
Project Details
The project is a 90,000-square-foot, glass-walled ballroom.
The $400 million cost is to be funded by private donations.
Trump described the East Wing as being fully modernized as part of this process.
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