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Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
- President Donald Trump's administration claims the construction of a new White House ballroom is necessary for national security purposes, justifying it in response to a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- The estimated cost for the ballroom project has risen to $400 million, double the initial projection of $200 million.
- Despite ongoing construction, the National Park Service reports that final plans for the ballroom are not yet completed, with substantial work still scheduled into 2026.
- Critics, including Representative Julie Johnson, label the project as a vanity project, arguing it distracts from global issues.
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Why the White House ballroom is now called a security issue
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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