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6. ...Leon's initial order to halt construction emphasized that the project must remain at a standstill until Congress auth

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:31 PM

Apr 16

Leon’s initial order to halt construction emphasized that the project must remain at a standstill until Congress authorizes its completion. He found that no statute “comes close” to granting Trump the authority he claims he has to build the ballroom.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5834551-judge-white-house-ballroom-trump-underground-construction/

The ballroom is set to be constructed where the East Wing once stood. Demolition began in October to make way for the 90,000-square-foot space for state dinners, galas and other events, which is slated for completion by 2028. Trump has said the project is largely funded by private donors.
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Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 16 OP

Wasn't there already a huge Fuhrer Bunker and even an escape subway to a larger bunker in Virginia? wcmagumba Apr 16 #1

Ridiculous. maxsolomon Apr 16 #2

Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction LetMyPeopleVote Apr 16 #3

If F45 is allowed to build below ground because the judge believed his story that it is a in2herbs Apr 16 #4

MaddowBlog-For Team Trump, 'national security' becomes the answer to every question LetMyPeopleVote Apr 16 #5

...Leon's initial order to halt construction emphasized that the project must remain at a standstill until Congress auth riversedge Apr 16 #6

Let them build everything below ground, the top security bunker, but... CoopersDad Apr 16 #7