Trump White House Ballroom Ruling

A divided panel of the United States — United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration cannot proceed with above-ground construction of the proposed United States — White House ballroom without explicit approval from the United States — United States Congress. The court stayed its ruling for two weeks, allowing time for an appeal. President Donald Trump vowed to immediately appeal to the United States — Supreme Court of the United States, calling the decision a 'National Security Threat' and a 'National Disgrace.' The majority opinion, authored by Judges Patricia Millett and Brad Garcia, held that Congress had not granted the executive branch unrestricted authority to redesign and reconstruct the United States — White House. Judge Neomi Rao dissented, arguing the plaintiff lacked standing and that the lower court overstepped its jurisdiction. The ballroom project, which would replace the East Wing with an approximately 89,000-square-foot facility, is part of Trump's broader effort to leave a mark on Washington. Work on an underground security bunker may continue, but above-ground construction is halted pending congressional approval or a successful Supreme Court appeal.