The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the construction of the White House Ballroom, as President Donald Trump hailed the decision.
On Monday, Trump took to Truth Social to announce the Supreme Court’s decision, which allows the construction of the Ballroom/Military Complex to proceed without any further hindrance. Trump described the ruling as a victory, stating that the Complex will be “one of the Greatest ever constructed in Washington, D.C.”
“Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of the Ballroom/Military Complex being built without any further contingency, doubt, or threat,” he wrote.
Trump further stated that the project is fully funded by “Great Patriots and Corporations” and will not cost the American taxpayer anything. The Complex is expected to be completed by the summer of 2028.
The President had previously stated that the construction is under budget and ahead of schedule.
Court Paves Way for Trump, Conservative Justice Dissents
The Supreme Court’s decision comes after a legal challenge by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sought to halt the project indefinitely. The court ruled 5-4, with the conservative majority concluding that the National Trust likely lacked the legal right to challenge the project. The justices did not comment on the lawfulness of the ballroom project itself, reported CNN.
Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent. He argued that Trump’s White House ballroom construction is “likely unlawful” because it may lack congressional authorization.
The Supreme Court on Monday said lower courts had likely exceeded their authority by blocking construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom, allowing the project to move forward.
Trump has argued that the White House needs a larger events space, citing both capacity and security concerns, particularly after the April attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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