Kolkata, New Delhi, INDIA. New York, USA.
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: