Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe lawsuit, likely filed by Alison Hoagland and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, targets the demolition of the East Wing to build a new ballroom (Reuters)President Trump used Truth Social to criticize a lawsuit challenging his White House construction projects, labeling it "highly damaging to our country." The lawsuit, likely filed by Alison Hoagland and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, targets the demolition of the East Wing to build a new ballroom. Trump asserted the ballroom project is "on time, and under budget," despite reports indicating its cost has escalated from $200 million to over $400 million. The legal challenge argues that no president is legally permitted to alter the White House or construct on public property without proper review. Trump also highlighted other D.C. projects, including renovating the Federal Reserve building and repainting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, taking credit for its size despite its 1923 construction. In fullTrump lashes out at ballroom lawsuit in late-night rant: ‘Highly damaging to our country’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in