# US appeals court halts Trump White House ballroom plan

2026-08-08T05:54:56+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A federal appeals court has blocked Donald Trump's plan to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, ruling 2-1 that the president cannot proceed without congressional approval. Trump called the decision a 'national disgrace' and vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court. The court stayed its order for two weeks to allow the appeal. Trump argues the ballroom is a national security project with bomb shelters and military facilities. The court rejected this, saying national security is not an 'automatic get-out-of-the-law-free card'. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which sued over the project, welcomed the ruling. Underground security-related construction may continue.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/national-disgrace-trump-slams-court-ruling-halting-ballroom-construction-to-challenge-in-supreme-court-11786156093861.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-is-trump-s-ballroom-a-national-security-matter-bomb-shelters-military-facilities-explained-101786221869701.html>

Tags: Ballroom, Donald Trump, Historic Preservation, US Supreme Court, White House
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