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Trump pushes ahead on ballroom plan
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Trump pushes ahead on White House ballroom with 250 workers, 20 hours a day. Courts block construction, but he cites national security.
背景
President Trump has long wanted a White House ballroom for hosting VIP guests, but faced legal challenges from preservationists and critics. Recently, he has reframed the project as a national security necessity, linking it to a military bunker underneath. Despite court orders halting construction, he has accelerated work with a large crew.
来龙去脉
- Sep 2025Trump moved ahead with site preparation for the ballroom despite lacking approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
- Apr 2, 2026The National Capital Planning Commission, led by a Trump appointee, voted to approve the ballroom, arguing the judge's ruling affects construction, not planning.
- May 4, 2026Senate Republicans proposed $1 billion in security upgrades for the ballroom, citing an assassination attempt at a media dinner.
- Aug 16, 2026Trump called the ballroom a 'desperately needed National Security structure' as courts blocked construction.
- Aug 18, 2026The administration reported the project is two-thirds complete, with plans to install one million pounds of rebar and pour 3,000 cubic yards of concrete.
各方怎么说
- Official
- The administration argues the ballroom is essential for national security and prestige, and is pushing construction despite legal hurdles.
- Critics
- Preservationists and other critics have tried to halt or slow the project, questioning its necessity and legality.
- Courts
- A federal judge ordered a halt to construction unless Congress approves the project, but the administration continues.
待核实
The exact cost of the ballroom is disputed: some sources say $200 million, others $400 million. The administration's claim of two-thirds completion is from a court filing and not independently verified.