Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting
The Trump administration has renewed its efforts to lift a court ruling that halts the construction of a new White House ballroom, citing recent gun violence as a justification. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the urgency of completing the project for security reasons, referencing two recent incidents that threatened the President's safety. Despite these claims, the administration faces significant obstacles, including a federal judge's injunction and resistance from some members of Congress regarding the project's funding.
- ▪The Trump administration is seeking nearly $1 billion in taxpayer funds for the ballroom project.
- ▪A recent shooting incident near the White House has been cited as a reason for the urgency of the ballroom's construction.
- ▪A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against further construction on the ballroom, requiring congressional approval for the project.
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News|Donald TrumpTrump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shootingThe Trump administration has sought nearly $1bn in taxpayer funds to complete the ballroom project, citing security.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the site of the planned White House ballroom on May 19 [Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026The administration of US President Donald Trump has renewed its push to lift a court ruling barring progress on a new White House ballroom, once again citing gun violence as a reason for pursuing the construction.In a court filing submitted on Sunday, acting Attorney…
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