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A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to construction on a ballroom at the White House, ruling that the project requires Congressional approval. The article describes the administration's intent to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, citing national security concerns.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant constitutional conflict regarding the separation of powers and the executive branch's authority to modify federal property.
Trump Majorly Flips Out as Judges Rule His Ballroom Is Illegal A federal appeals court panel ruled that Donald Trump must stop aboveground construction on his beloved ballroom. Kevin Carter/Getty Images President Donald Trump is seriously crashing out after a federal appeals court ordered him to stop illegal construction on his White House ballroom.
In a furious screed on Truth Social Friday, Trump announced that he would immediately appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
“The Military and Secret Service are viewing this horrendous, politically motivated, and unlawful ruling as a National Security threat to our Nation in that the entire Complex is being built for the protection of our Country and, additionally, all future Presidents,” the president wrote.
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