US EditionTrump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
- The Trump administration argues that halting the construction of the new White House ballroom could compromise national security, according to recent court filings.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation is suing the Trump administration to block the project until it undergoes a mandated review process, claiming it is unlawful.
- Construction of the ballroom, which would accommodate over 1,000 guests, is projected to cost at least $300 million and is funded entirely by private donations, with no taxpayer money involved.
- The Secret Service has warned that pausing construction could impede its ability to ensure security, as noted in a declaration by Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration told a federal judge that building a new ballroom at the White House must continue because it is linked to national security, according to court papers filed on Monday. The government made this claim as preservation groups try to stop the project.
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