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US court halts construction of Trump’s ballroom at the White House

A US court has temporarily halted Donald Trump's plans for a ballroom at the White House, as Congress must approve the project. Trump plans to appeal the decision.

US court halts construction of Trump’s ballroom at the White House
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A US court has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House. This decision was made because the appeals court apparently believes that Congress must approve the controversial construction project.

The court issued this ruling at a time when Trump continues to hold on to his prestige project. The construction plans reportedly involve high costs and extensive alterations that could affect the appearance of the White House.

The ballroom was to be richly decorated according to Trump's vision, including elements like gold, marble, and stucco. This project has been deemed important by Trump and portrayed as part of his vision for the use of the White House.

US court halts construction of Trump’s ballroom at the White House
Photo: Martin Falbisoner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

To contest the ruling of the appeals court, Trump has announced plans to take the case to the Supreme Court. This could usher the case into the next legal phase with potentially lengthy proceedings ahead.

Despite Trump's continued pursuit of his plans, the court's decision represents a setback for the president, who has positioned himself as the nation’s chief builder. However, the legal disputes surrounding the project are far from over.