Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review of White House ballroom project
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump was sued Friday by preservationists who want his White House ballroom project stopped until it undergoes a full architectural review and receives congressional approval.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on th
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation asked a federal court to block the project, arguing that it must go through a formal design review, a public comment period and win approval from Congress.
The group says Trump fast‑tracked the plan in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and the National Environmental Policy Act and exceeded his constitutional authority by bypassing Congress for a project of this scale.
Trump has argued a ballroom is long overdue, noting that events have often been held outside under a tent and guests would get their feet wet when it rained.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associated Press.