Trump Blasts Court Ruling on White House Ballroom as National Security Threat
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Trump Blasts Court Ruling on White House Ballroom as National Security Threat

Trump rejects a federal ruling that calls each president a “temporary tenant,” defending his authority to renovate the White House and build a secured ballroom complex.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 7, 2026, 3:16 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump denounced a federal court ruling that limits his authority to renovate the White House, calling the decision a threat to national security.