The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 in favor of allowing construction on President Donald J. Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom and military complex to continue, overturning a lower court’s decision to halt the project. The ruling permits the 90,000-square-foot initiative to proceed despite ongoing legal challenges, which could still result in future halts.
The decision was issued on Monday after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit previously attempted to block construction on the White House campus. President Trump responded via Truth Social with a statement declaring: “I am pleased to report that the United States Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of the Ballroom/Military Complex being built without any further contingency, doubt, or threat. We are living in the Golden Age of America, and this Building will be one of the Greatest ever constructed in Washington, D.C. When completed in the Summer of 2028, the magnificent Ballroom and Military Complex will be something that the entire Country is very proud of. The Project, despite the baseless lawsuit brought by the so-called National Trust for Historic Preservation of the United States, which is not in any way affiliated with the United States Government, is under budget and ahead of schedule. The Ballroom is totally funded by Great Patriots and Corporations and, therefore, is a Gift — At no cost to the American Taxpayer.”
The ballroom—which replaces the East Wing demolished last fall—has faced opposition from anti-Trump groups who argue major renovations require additional Congressional approval. After the D.C. Circuit Court ruled 2-1 in favor of halting construction, the Trump administration appealed directly to the Supreme Court. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett sided with President Trump, while Chief Justice John Roberts joined liberal justices in dissent.
The ruling enables a 250-person construction crew to work around the clock on the project, which has become a focal point of legal and political debate. However, the case may still return to the Supreme Court for a final determination.
