The Ballroom Brawl: Trump's Latest Gambit in a Long Game of Power The news that President Trump plans to appeal a federal appeals court ruling blocking construction of the White House ballroom is the latest development in a long running saga of power struggles and partisan politics.
On its surface, this story appears to be about architecture and administration, but it reveals a more complex tale of how the Trump presidency has consistently pushed against the boundaries of executive authority.
One striking aspect of this case is the degree to which President Trump's team seems willing to disregard precedent in pursuit of their goals.