Trump calls ballroom a 'military complex' in bid to complete White House construction
Summary
President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to stop a court order that halts most construction of a new White House ballroom. The administration says the project is important for national security and should not need Congress’s approval, while the National Trust for Historic Preservation argues that the construction violates laws requiring congressional consent.Key Facts
- A court order is set to stop most above-ground work on a new White House ballroom starting soon.
- The Trump administration filed a request with the Supreme Court to pause this order and dismiss the lawsuit.
- The administration calls the new ballroom structure a “military complex” needed for presidential safety and continuity of government.
- Congress has control over federal property and is normally required to approve major changes at the White House.
- President Trump started demolishing the White House East Wing in late 2025 to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the ballroom, saying the president is ignoring Congress.
- The administration claims Congress needing to approve would limit presidential power in urgent situations.
- The government argues that visual dislike of the project is not a valid legal reason to block construction.
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