A three-judge appeals court panel has temporarily allowed the construction of a new White House ballroom to continue, despite an earlier ruling that President Trump needed Congress’s approval for the project. This decision comes after U.S. District Judge Richard Leon initially blocked the above-ground construction, although he later permitted security-related work below ground. The White House is seeking a more permanent stay of Leon’s injunction, and the appeals court will hear arguments on June 5. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has also filed a lawsuit to halt the project until it undergoes a federal review and public input process. The construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom began after the sudden demolition of the East Wing.
QUESTION: How might the construction of a new ballroom at the White House impact the historical significance of the building?
Appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
