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August 7, 2026

Trump Vows Supreme Court Appeal After Appeals Court Halts White House Ballroom Construction

  • President Trump announced plans to appeal the D.C. Circuit Court's ruling that halted construction of the White House ballroom, claiming it jeopardizes national security.
  • The court's 2-1 decision emphasized that only Congress can authorize such projects, with a 14-day stay allowing for a Supreme Court appeal.
  • Trump criticized the ruling as politically motivated and argued that the ballroom is a gift to the nation, asserting it would incur no cost to taxpayers.

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