Justice Roberts Says Trump Ballroom Build 'Likely Unlawful' Amid Approval
The 5-4 decision overturned a lower court order that had halted above-ground construction.
The Supreme Court decided on Monday to allow President Donald Trump's White House Ballroom construction to proceed, despite Chief Justice John Roberts joining the three liberal justices in dissenting and labeling the project "likely unlawful." The 5-4 decision overturned a lower-court injunction that had halted above-ground construction on the ballroom and a military complex.
President Trump celebrated the ruling on Truth Social, claiming the project would be one of the greatest ever built in Washington, D.C. and scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2028. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had challenged the project, arguing that it lacked congressional authorization. The ruling permits construction to continue, but does not address the legality of the ballroom itself.
The National Trust maintains that the project is unlawful, while the administration argues it is necessary for security and funded through private donations, not taxpayer money.
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