Trump ordered to suspend $400 million White House ballroom renovation project

A US District Court judge has issued an order requiring the White House to temporarily halt a $400 million project to construct a new ballroom. The project, which was announced by former President Donald Trump in 2022, is currently under review by Congress.

The court’s decision comes after a lawsuit filed by a group of plaintiffs who argued that the project’s construction would be an unconstitutional use of federal funds. The judge has ordered the White House to stop work on the project until Congress provides further guidance or approval.

The project’s estimated cost is $400 million, and it is expected to take several years to complete. The new ballroom is intended to serve as a venue for official events and receptions at the White House.

A spokesperson for the White House has declined to comment on the court’s decision, stating only that the administration will comply with the order.

Source: Google News World