Trump says he’ll appeal decision halting ballroom construction to the Supreme Court
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking the construction of a White House ballroom, though it granted a 14-day stay to allow for a Supreme Court appeal. Former President Trump criticized the decision, arguing the project is essential for national security and the protection of future presidents.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between historic preservation efforts and executive branch infrastructure projects at the White House.
A federal appeals court on Friday affirmed a U.S. judge’s ruling to block construction of the White House ballroom while allowing below-ground work to move forward. In a 2-1 decision, a panel of judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the modified preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon. But it stayed its own ruling for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. President Donald Trump blasted the ruling in a post on his social media platform and vowed to “immediately” appeal the decision to the nation’s highest court.
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