Trump administration cites May 23 shootout to make case for White House ballroom
International 26 May, 2026

Trump administration cites May 23 shootout to make case for White House ballroom

Business To Business, New York, 26th May, 2026:   The administration of Donald Trump has cited a weekend shooting incident near the White House while urging a federal judge to dismiss a legal challenge related to the construction of a ballroom on the presidential premises.
In a court filing submitted late Sunday, the United States Department of Justice described the shooting near the White House as another attempted attack targeting the president, his family, and staff.
The filing, signed by Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, stated:
“On Saturday night, May 23, a shooter once again sought to murder the President, his family, and his staff at the historic White House complex.”
The administration used the incident to argue for dismissal of the ongoing case concerning the ballroom project, suggesting that security considerations around the White House complex remain paramount.
The filing links:

  • Security concerns at the presidential residence
  • Protection of the president and staff
  • Infrastructure and operational decisions at the White House
  • The legal dispute surrounding the ballroom construction project
Further details about the shooting incident and the related court case are expected to emerge as proceedings continue.

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