Planning commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom plans

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 2, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Planning commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom plans

The National Capital Planning Commission approved President Donald Trump's proposal to build a large ballroom at the White House, despite legal challenges. Will Scharf, the commission chair and Trump's former personal lawyer, expressed belief that the ballroom will be seen as a national treasure. However, a federal judge ruled that the project cannot proceed without Congressional authorization, emphasizing that the president is not the owner of the White House.

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