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White House Ballroom: Judge Halts Trump Project Pending Congress Approval

White House ballroom project halted by US judge pending Congress approval, raising legal and historical concerns.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026 5:15 am
Medhat Elsheikh
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Washington, United States — The White House ballroom project led by Donald Trump has been temporarily halted after a ruling by Richard Leon.

Court ruling on White House ballroom

The judge ruled that the White House ballroom project cannot proceed without explicit approval from the United States Congress.
The decision followed a lawsuit filed by a historic preservation group.

Legal implications

According to the court, modifications to the White House require legislative authorization. وتشير القضية إلى أن أي تغيير يتعلق بمكان الرقص داخل البيت الأبيض يحتاج إلى إجراءات قانونية منفصلة.
The administration has been given 14 days to appeal.

Project details

The White House ballroom plan included a 90,000-square-foot structure replacing part of the East Wing.
The project sparked controversy due to early construction steps.

Controversy and reactions

Critics argue the White House ballroom could alter the historic character of the site.
Supporters, including Donald Trump, claim it would not burden taxpayers.

Outlook

The future of the White House ballroom depends on Congressional approval and legal proceedings.

بموجب هذه التطورات، قضية White House ballroom تبرز التوتر بين السلطة التنفيذية والرقابة التشريعية في الولايات المتحدة.

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