Trump Vows Supreme Court Appeal Over Halted White House Ballroom Project

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump encountered a significant legal obstacle as a federal appeals court ruled that the administration must cease the $400 million White House...

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August 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump encountered a significant legal obstacle as a federal appeals court ruled that the administration must cease the $400 million White House ballroom construction project. The court determined that the project lacked necessary Congressional approval.

This decision follows a legal challenge initiated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sought an injunction against the project last year. A three-judge panel upheld the injunction in a 2-to-1 ruling.

In response, Trump has pledged to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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