Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House to continue. A lower court had stopped the project, saying Congress must approve changes to the White House’s appearance, but the government argues the ballroom is needed for national security.Key Facts
- The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court’s order halting the ballroom construction.
- The project costs $400 million and involves building a large ballroom at the White House’s East Wing.
- A US appeals court ruled that Congress must approve such above-ground changes to the White House before construction can proceed.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the project after construction started.
- President Trump says the ballroom is needed for secure events and includes bomb shelters and protection from drones and missiles.
- The project cost has grown and is no longer fully funded by outside donations, despite earlier claims.
- Construction was ordered halted by August 21, but the DOJ has 14 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.
- Critics say this ballroom is part of a wider plan by President Trump to reshape Washington, including other large construction projects.
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