Trump pushes Supreme Court to allow controversial White House ballroom construction

The White House disclosed that Donald Trump is seeking a Supreme Court order to nullify lower-court judgments that halted a massive ballroom project on the former East Wing grounds. The proposed 90,000-square-foot venue has drawn ridicule from the Lincoln Project, which released a satirical clip linking the ballroom to Jeffrey Epstein. One outlet correspondents reported that the administration now argues the construction is essential for the president’s security, a stance that contradicts earlier statements about security risks.

A federal appeals court last week permitted the continuation of work at the site, except for any above-ground construction, while the National Trust for Historic Preservation remains in legal opposition. The appeal cites plans to embed bomb shelters, military facilities, and a medical center beneath the ballroom to address security concerns.