WORLD NEWS: a judge orders the suspension of its construction
Sources confirm that the following story has emerged from the international scene.
The demolition of the east wing of the White House to build a ballroom proposed by US President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, November 15, 2025. JESSICA KOSCIELNIAK/REUTERS A federal judge on Tuesday March 31 ordered the suspension of the construction of the ballroom wanted by Donald Trump at the White House, a setback for the Republican who wishes to leave his mark on the American landscape. “The President of the United States is the guardian of the White House for future generations of presidential families. However, he is not the owner! », Wrote Judge Richard Leon in his decision, specifying that the project would require the agreement of Congress. In October, the billionaire bulldozed an entire wing of the White House to build a ballroom intended to accommodate up to 1,000 people, for various receptions and dinners in honor of foreign dignitaries. The ballroom, whose construction costs are estimated at $250 million (215 million euros), is expected to cover an area of more than 8,000 square meters. It would be used for large dinners given in honor of foreign heads of state and for other large events, the president then specified. The White House began this massive construction project, even before receiving approval from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), which approves construction and major renovations of government buildings in Washington, DC. Read later Le Monde with AFP The contributions area is reserved for subscribers. Subscribe to access this discussion space and contribute to the discussion. Subscribe
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