US Supreme Court Approves Continuation of White House Ballroom Construction; Former President Obama Criticizes It
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The US Supreme Court approved on August 31 the Trump administration's plan to continue construction of a ballroom. The administration is moving ahead with a plan to demolish the East Wing of the White House and build a ballroom on that site.
Because the cost of this plan is very large, it has drawn attention. Former President Obama described the luxurious renovation of the White House as "gold-plated" and sarcastically criticized it as "a fast-food restaurant for a dictator." Obama's remarks have been reported as showing strong dissatisfaction with the way the administration is carrying out the renovation.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has explained that the construction is necessary to prepare a space for the president's official events and for hosting guests. Following the Supreme Court's decision, construction will continue as scheduled. However, no detailed information has been made public so far about how this ruling will affect the content or cost of the project.
The renovation of the White House has also led to debate over how historic buildings should be treated and how tax money should be spent. As the progress of the construction and the details of its cost become clear, the discussion may expand further.
Sources: Yahoo!ニュース
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