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April 9, 2026
White House Appeals to Continue Construction of Trump's $400 Million Ballroom
- The Trump administration claims the halted construction of a $400 million ballroom is essential for national security, citing upgrades like missile-resistant structures and bomb shelters.
- The Justice Department is preparing to appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge ruled that the President lacks authority to proceed without congressional approval.
- Opponents argue that the administration's claims of an emergency are exaggerated and that the existing White House security measures are sufficient.
2 Sources
- White House calls new ballroom a national security necessity that's 'vital' to the Trump family's safetyApr 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM · NBC
- Trump’s DOJ claims the East Wing was ‘infested’ and ‘dilapidated’ in latest appeal over White House ballroomApr 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM · Independent