Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday…
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has allowed construction to proceed on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, despite lower courts ordering a halt due to a lack of congressional approval. The decision comes as Roberts presides over appeals of Washington-based cases, which include the Trump administration’s claim to total authority over renovations in the capital.
The administration argues that the $200 million project, already 65% complete, is necessary for national security and must be completed due to private donations, including from Trump himself. The National Trust for Historic Preservation opposes the project, claiming that the president lacks unilateral authority to undertake the work, which has included the demolition of the East Wing.
Lawyers for the preservation group accuse the White House of attempting to "outrun the courts" by speeding up construction.
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