Trump's AI Video of 'Chat' With George Washington Sparks Backlash — And a Court Block on His White House Ballroom

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News (2 / 1) 17.08.2026 23:02 / Julia

Security case and deadline

The administration argues the space is needed given reported threats to the president. Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the appeals court the injunction would stop an "integrated military complex, including a totally secure ballroom space" the government says is vital to national security. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has until August 18 to respond to the request to resume construction.

Voices weighing in

Even critics and some public figures have weighed in: former first lady Hillary Clinton said more event space isn’t a bad idea but faulted bypassing Congress and quipped about the White House decor, calling the whole situation "just insane."