"Judge Richard G. Leon ruled in favor of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, stating that Trump needs congressional approval to build the East Wing, emphasizing, 'He is not, however, the owner!'"
"Trump's response to the ruling called the Trust 'a Radical Left Group of Lunatics' and claimed the ballroom would be 'the finest Building of its kind anywhere in the World.'"
"The court's decision puts a brake on Trump's methods, indicating that Congress has a role in asserting control over presidential construction projects, allowing for potential limitations on Trump's actions."
Judge Richard G. Leon ruled in favor of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, halting President Trump's East Wing construction at the White House. The judge stated that Trump requires congressional approval for such projects, emphasizing that he is merely the steward of the White House, not its owner. Trump's response labeled the Trust as a 'Radical Left Group of Lunatics' and criticized various figures. The ruling indicates that Congress has some control over presidential construction projects, potentially limiting Trump's unilateral actions.
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