There’s Something More Sinister Beneath Trump’s Ballroom Obsession
President Donald Trump has demonstrated an intense focus on constructing a $400 million ballroom at the White House, continuing to promote the project despite public opposition, legal challenges, and security concerns. The Justice Department has filed motions supporting the construction, echoing Trump’s rhetoric and criticizing opponents, while Congressional Republicans have introduced funding legislation. Critics, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, argue the project violates preservation laws and represents an inappropriate use of resources.
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Jurisprudence There’s Something More Sinister Beneath Trump’s Ballroom Obsession It’s another manifestation of his theory of the presidency. By Shirin Ali Follow Shirin Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Shirin_Ali newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters. </div> Email address: Sign Up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
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