US Supreme Court lets Trump’s White House ballroom construction continue
The US Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling on Monday let Donald Trump’s administration continue construction of his White House ballroom complex while the US president challenges a judicial order that would halt much of the development, with Chief Justice John Roberts in a dissent calling the project “likely unlawful”. The court granted the administration’s request to block a lower court’s order…
The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of Donald Trump's administration allowing the construction of his White House ballroom complex. The 5-4 decision came after the historic preservation group National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, arguing that the project was unlawful and lacked Congress's approval. Chief Justice John Roberts dissented, stating that the project "is likely unlawful" due to Congress's authority over federal property in Washington D.C.
The ruling allows the $400 million ballroom to proceed, with completion expected by mid-2028. Trump hailed the decision, claiming it removes all threats to the project. The project includes a secure ballroom, bomb shelters, medical facilities, and security features against drones and missiles. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had urged the court to stop the construction, asserting that the administration had no legal authority to build on federal park grounds without congressional approval.
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