"Judge Richard Leon stated, 'I have concluded that the National Trust is likely to succeed on the merits because no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have.'"
"'The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!'"
"'Trump defended the project on Truth Social, asking why the National Trust for Historic Preservation would take issue with his ballroom, which is under budget and ahead of schedule.'"
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump's $400 million ballroom project at the White House, stating it requires Congressional approval. Judge Richard Leon emphasized that the President is a steward of the White House, not its owner. The project faced criticism and legal challenges, particularly from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Trump defended the project on social media, claiming it is under budget and ahead of schedule, while questioning the opposition from preservationists.
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