""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!" Judge Richard Leon stated in the court order, emphasizing the need for congressional approval for the ballroom project."
""Unfortunately for Defendants, unless and until Congress blesses this project through statutory authorization, construction has to stop!" This statement from Judge Leon highlights the legal limitations on presidential authority regarding the White House grounds."
""This is a win for the American people on a project that forever impacts one of the most beloved and iconic places in our nation," said Carol Quillen, CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, celebrating the court's decision."
""Trump referred to the National Trust as a group of left-wing 'lunatics' on his social media platform, expressing his frustration with the legal challenge against his ballroom project.""
A US judge ruled that President Trump cannot proceed with plans for a $400 million ballroom on White House grounds without congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit claiming Trump exceeded his authority. Judge Richard Leon issued a preliminary injunction halting construction until the legal matter is resolved, emphasizing that the President is a steward, not the owner, of the White House. The Trump administration has 14 days to appeal the decision, which Trump criticized as a challenge from 'left-wing lunatics.'
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