Washington, United States, Aug 7, 2026 (AFP) - Trump slams court ruling on White House ballroom as 'national disgrace'

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A court ruling halting construction of a White House ballroom is a "national disgrace," President Donald Trump said Friday. "This decision, made after much of the work has been done and paid for, is a National Security Threat at the highest level. It is also a National Disgrace," Trump said in a social media post, referring to an underground military bunker and other security features of the new addition. acb/sla ...

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