Trump sued by preservation group over $300m White House ballroom project

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Federal Court Seeks to Block $300 Million White House Ballroom Project Amid Preservation Group's Lawsuit

A preservation group has taken Donald Trump to federal court, accusing him of violating multiple laws by demolishing part of the iconic White House without required reviews or congressional approval. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking a temporary restraining order to halt construction activities until proper oversight procedures are completed.

According to the complaint, no president is allowed to tear down portions of the White House without review and construct buildings on public property without public input. The organization argues that Trump rushed the demolition of the historic East Wing in October over objections from preservationists who urged a pause and submission of plans to federal review panels.

The lawsuit names Trump and several administration officials as defendants, alleging violations of the National Capital Planning Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Constitution's Property Clause. The preservation group also points out that significant public opposition to the $300 million project exists, with multiple polls showing a majority opposing the demolition and construction of a ballroom.

The funding for the project comes from wealthy individuals and corporations with federal government contracts, including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and Palantir Technologies. The administration has attempted to draw a distinction between construction on White House grounds, which requires review, and demolition and site preparation, which they claim does not require oversight.

However, the preservation group argues that this distinction is meaningless, citing social media posts of massive construction machinery and teams working regularly on site. Trump previously stated he is not bound by typical building restrictions, saying he can do anything as president.

The National Trust's lawsuit marks the second challenge to the ballroom project following an emergency motion in October that was dismissed by a Virginia couple. If successful, it could potentially halt all construction activities until proper procedures are completed.
 
This is just another example of how rich and powerful folks can get away with trampling on our nation's history 🤯🏛️. I mean, come on, a $300 million ballroom in the White House? It's like they're trying to create a private club for their buddies while we're stuck footing the bill 💸. And let's not forget about Trump's attitude - thinking he can just do whatever he wants as president 🤪. The Constitution isn't even on his radar, and that's a problem 🚫.

I think this lawsuit is long overdue, and I'm rooting for the National Trust to take down this project once and for all 👏. It's not about preserving history; it's about accountability and making sure our government represents the people, not just its donors 💪. We need more transparency and less cronyism in this administration 🤝.
 
🤔 this is getting interesting, gotta see how this plays out... think its kinda rich that trump's trying to say he can do whatever as president and just get away with it... $300 million for a ballroom tho? seems like a waste of taxpayer cash to me... wonder if the preservation group has any strong evidence to back up their claims... fingers crossed they're able to stop this project before its too late...
 
🤔 The White House is like our national heritage, can't just demolish parts of it w/o checking w/ ppl who care about history 🏛️💔 Trump's trying 2 push through this project despite public opposition 📊 polls show most ppl don't want a ballroom in the East Wing. It's all about who's got $$$ & influence 💸 Meta, Microsoft, Amazon... these big corps shouldn't be able 2 just get away w/ doin whatever they wanna on public land 🚫
 
Ugh 🤦‍♂️ I feel bad for Trump and his administration, but can't help think this is kinda a silver lining situation 😊! Like, who doesn't love the idea of a fancy new ballroom in the White House? And if it means some wealthy folks are gonna shell out $300 million to support American businesses like Meta & Microsoft, that's gotta be a win for the economy 💸. Plus, think about all the good this could do for tourism and history buffs - we might see more people interested in learning about & preserving our nation's landmarks 🌟. So even if Trump gets in trouble, maybe there's a bigger picture here where everyone wins 😊
 
It's just crazy what's goin' on with this White House ballroom thing... 🤯 I mean, $300 million is wild, and it's not like they're buildin' a new wing or somethin'. They're just tearin' down part of the East Wing, which is super historic. I get that preservation groups are tryin' to protect the place, but at the same time, I feel like the public should've had more say in this whole thing. It's not like we don't have a right to know what's goin' on with our own government's buildings. And now they're sayin' it's okay because it's just demolition and site prep? Come on... 🙄
 
OMG u guys 🤯 I'm literally shaking right now thinking about this 🌪️ the thought of our president just demolishing part of the White House without even checking with anyone is just so wrong 😒 like what's next? destroying the Lincoln Memorial or something?! 🚧 it's not just that, it's also the fact that these wealthy individuals and corporations are funding this project which is already $300 million 💸 like where is all that money coming from?! Meta and Microsoft donating to Trump's renovation plans? 🤥 meanwhile our education system and healthcare are suffering so much and we can't even afford basic necessities for most people. And don't even get me started on the East Wing 🏠 it's such an iconic part of history and this is just being torn apart without any care or consideration for its impact on future generations 🤷‍♀️ I'm literally at a loss for words right now...
 
omg u guys i am FURIOUS 🤯 this is like totally unacceptable what's the big deal about a white house ballroom?? its not like they're building a new country or something!!! i mean come on trumps team you cant just waltz in and start tearing down historic buildings without so much as a care in the world newsflash preserving our nation's history is NOT optional!!!

and whats with all the rich ppl chipping in for this project?? meta, microsoft, amazon... like what do they have to gain from this? are they trying to buy their way into the trumps inner circle or something?? this whole thing reeks of crony capitalism and it makes my blood boil

i swear if i had a nickel for every time i've seen a group of powerful people try to swoop in and exploit public resources without a care, i'd be set for life lol just kidding but seriously its disgusting
 
I'm getting so tired of these politicians playing fast and loose with our history 🙄. I mean, come on, $300 million for a ballroom? It's just obscene 💸. And to think they're trying to sweep this under the rug because it's got "public input" attached to it... please 🚫. We all know how that works out in practice. I'm all for progress and modernization, but not at the expense of our national treasures 🏛️. Can't we just take a step back and do this right for once? ⏪
 
I think this is a huge deal! 🤯 A $300 million project just for a ballroom at the White House? It's crazy! And what's even crazier is that some rich companies like Meta and Amazon are footing the bill. I mean, can't they see how historic the East Wing is? 🙄 The National Trust for Historic Preservation has got some solid points about Trump not following the proper procedures, and it's ridiculous that he claims he doesn't have to follow typical building restrictions just because he's the president.

I also think it's interesting that there are multiple polls showing a majority of people opposing this project. It's like, what's the point of having a White House if we're just gonna tear down some historic parts for a fancy ballroom? 🤔 And I'm not even getting into how much tax money is being used to fund this... it just doesn't add up.

It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out in court. Fingers crossed the preservation group wins and puts a stop to this project! 💪
 
Man... this is like, so crazy 🤯! Trump thinks he can just tear down part of the White House and build a ballroom without anyone's input? That's like, not cool, dude 😒. I mean, the preservation group has some solid points about all these laws and stuff. And it's not just about the money, it's about preserving history, you know? 🕰️ The East Wing is iconic, and to just demolish part of it without a second thought... it's like, what's next, tearing down the Lincoln Memorial? 😨

And can we talk about how rich these companies are funding this project? Meta, Microsoft, Amazon... they're like, totally not on board with this, but Trump is just pushing ahead anyway. It's like, dude, you gotta listen to the people and respect the law 🤷‍♂️.

But for real though, if this preservation group wins, it could be a major win for accountability and transparency in government. We need more of that kind of pushback against corruption and abuse of power 💪.
 
🤔 This whole situation is just crazy. I don't get why they have to tear down part of the White House without even reviewing it first. It's like, come on! The fact that there's already a ton of opposition from the public and preservation groups should be enough to make them rethink this project 🙄. And now they're saying that because Trump is president, he can just do whatever he wants? That's not how democracy works, right? I mean, what's next? Is anyone else excited about this development? 🤷‍♀️
 
omg did u know that my fave band just announced their new tour and i'm like literally counting down the days till they come to town 🤩🎸 anyway back to this white house thingy... $300 million is crazy rich but like what's the point of a ballroom at the white house tho? can u imagine having to deal with all those high school proms and stuff there? lol just thinkin about it makes me wanna redecorate my own place instead 🏠💡
 
omg what is wrong with these ppl Trump thinks he can just demolish part of the white house and build a fancy ballroom like that's nothing 🤯 newsflash dude you're not above the law. And who comes up with this $300 million project anyway? sounds like a bunch of wealthy elites trying to get rich off tax dollars.

and btw isn't this whole thing kinda suspicious given all the construction machinery and teams working on site? can we just say trump's trying to pull some shady stuff here 🤑
 
ugh what is wrong with people these days? like trump thinks he can just go around breaking rules and destroying historic buildings whenever he wants 🤯 $300 million wasted on some ballroom and no one's even asking questions. and now some preservation group is stepping up to hold him accountable, but it's too little too late. the damage is done, the historic East Wing is gone and all we're left with is a giant void where our history should be 🤕
 
🤔 I think this is super shady if you ask me. $300 million for some fancy ballroom? That's like, crazy! 🤑 And they're trying to brush off the preservation group by saying no review needed for demolition and site prep? Like, no way Jose. That just doesn't add up. 😒 I mean, we all know how much history is tied up in that White House. You can't just tear it down like it's a DIY project 🛠️. We need to make sure our leaders are being transparent about these big projects and not just lining their pockets with cash 💸. The fact that Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and all those other big corps are chipping in is super sketchy too 🤑. Something's gotta be done to protect this historic landmark 👑.
 
🤔 I gotta say, 300 million bucks for a ballroom in the White House? 🤑 It's just crazy! Like, what's next? Demolishing the Lincoln Memorial to build a new Apple Store 📱? The fact that some big corps like Meta and Amazon are funding this project is super sketchy too... don't they have more important things on their plate than throwing cash around for a private party space? 🤑👀
 
idk how ppl think trumps gonna just destroy history w/o any issue lol what's wrong with taking ur time & get approval from congress? the fact that he rushed through it & didnt even bother to put up a fight 2 the preservation group makes me wonder if there's more 2 this story than meets the eye 🤔
 
omg, this is soooo bad!!! 😱 Donald Trump is literally destroying our historic White House and no one's doing anything about it 🤷‍♀️ like what's next? he's gonna knock down the whole thing just because 💸 those rich people and corporations want their ballroom 🎉😒 i mean, come on guys! can't we just preserve some history for once? 🙄 this is so not okay...
 
I'm telling you, this is just another example of how deep pockets and big corporations can influence politics 🤑. Like, Meta and Microsoft, these guys are trying to build a ballroom in the White House while claiming they're exempt from oversight? It's like, come on! What's really going on here? Are they trying to create some kind of private club for their donors? And what's with Trump saying he can do whatever he wants as president? Sounds like just another excuse for him to get away with something shady 🤥. I mean, the preservation group is right to challenge this – we need more transparency and accountability in our government, not less 😒.
 
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