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June 5, 2026
Court Reviews Trump's Ballroom and Bunker Construction Amid Legal Challenges
- A Department of Justice lawyer argues that only Congress can halt the construction of the ballroom and bunker, emphasizing presidential authority in this matter.
- The Trump administration is appealing a lower court ruling that blocked the $400 million ballroom project, citing national security as a justification.
- Congress has expressed skepticism regarding funding for the ballroom, as evidenced by a recent Senate vote that removed $1 billion in security upgrades.
6 Sources
- Appeals Court Panel to Hear Arguments Over Trump’s BallroomJun 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM · NYT
- Appeals court to hear arguments over whether Trump's ballroom plans can continueJun 5, 2026 at 9:08 AM · ABC News
- Trump's White House ballroom heads to appeals court battleJun 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Trump could get away with bulldozing Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in ballroom fightJun 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM · Independent
- Appeals court majority appears sympathetic to White House ballroom challengeJun 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM · The Hill
- No court has authority to block Trump’s White House ballroom, DoJ lawyer saysJun 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM · The Guardian