Controversy Surrounds White House Expansion Plans: Trump Slams Federal Judge's Ruling In a heated rebuke, President Donald Trump has fired back at a federal judge's decision to block above-ground construction of a proposed $400 million White House ballroom. The ambitious project, which aims to add a luxurious new ballroom to the presidential residence, has been met with fierce opposition from local residents and preservationists who argue that it would mar the historic integrity of the White House grounds. Despite the setback, the Trump administration has been given the green light to proceed with below-ground work on a bunker and other "national security facilities" at the site, sparking concerns about the true motivations behind the project. As the battle over the White House expansion continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the fate of this lavish project hangs precariously in the balance.


President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge's decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other "national security facilities" at the site.