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The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order on Monday allowing President Donald Trump to proceed with construction of a controversial ballroom at the White House, despite an ongoing legal challenge. The court ruled that the plaintiff, the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States, likely lacks legal standing to sue to block the project. The decision permits construction to continue on the East Wing ballroom and a new helipad on the South Lawn, as seen in photographs from August 10, 2026. The case remains active as the legal challenge plays out, but the court's order effectively removes a major obstacle for the Trump administration's renovation plans. The ruling is a significant victory for the president, who has faced criticism from preservationists over the project's impact on the historic White House grounds.
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Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. — Andrew Harnik | Getty Images
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump may proceed with construction of his controversial White House ballroom while legal challenges to the project remain ongoing.
In an unsigned order, a majority of the court determined that the plaintiff — the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — is likely to be found lacking legal standing to sue in order to block the ballroom project.
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