Trump slams court ruling on White House ballroom as 'national disgrace'

A US appeals court has upheld an order to halt work on a $400 million White House ballroom. The court ruled that the project requires congressional approval, as each president is considered a temporary tenant of the White House.

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit made a 2-1 decision, with the majority saying that whether or not to construct a massive ballroom is for Congress to decide, not the executive branch. The court has placed its ruling on hold for 14 days to allow President Trump to appeal to the Supreme Court.

President Trump has expressed his intention to appeal, calling the decision "horrendous, politically motivated, and unlawful" according to Free Malaysia Today. Trump has argued that the project is necessary for national security reasons, including the addition of an underground military bunker and other security features, as per Free Malaysia Today.

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