Trump sued by preservation group seeking to halt White House ballroom construction
The lawsuit argues that President Trump was legally required to get federal approvals before demolishing the historic East Wing of the White House.
Last updated: 2025-12-13 15:05:04 ET
The lawsuit argues that President Trump was legally required to get federal approvals before demolishing the historic East Wing of the White House.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.