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Judge Questions Trump's $400 Million Ballroom Plans

3/18/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump faces skepticism from a judge over a $400 million White House ballroom.
  • Judge Richard Leon questioned the Justice Department's shifting legal arguments defending the construction.
  • The National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks an injunction to halt the project for lack of congressional approval.
  • Leon described the White House grounds as an iconic symbol.
  • He indicated he would decide on the injunction by the end of March.