A Virginia couple is asking a judge to block Trump from tearing up the East Wing

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They say the project is taking place “without legally required approvals or reviews.”

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https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/23/east-wing-white-house-demolition-00620974

A Virginia couple has gone to court to try to block President Donald Trump from proceeding with demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make way for a new ballroom.

Charles and Judith Voorhees filed a motion in Washington federal court Thursday afternoon, asking a judge to halt any further damage to the White House while the legality of the project is assessed.

The motion seeks a temporary restraining order against the demolition, arguing it is taking place “without legally required approvals or reviews.”

Trump initially said the ballroom would be constructed without impacting the existing structure of the White House, but this week said much of the East Wing was being demolished to make way for the project.

The new court filing, which names Trump and National Park Service Director Jessica Brown as defendants, alleges that the demolition and construction violates the National Capital Planning Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as a mandatory review by the Commission of Fine Arts.

I am not holding my breath on this lawsuit. There appears to be some exemptions that could apply to trump

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1. too late, it's basically all gone

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