08/07/2026
JUST IN: DOJ Appeals Ruling Blocking Trump White House Ballroom Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a federal court ruling against President Donald Trump’s proposed White House ballroom project, escalating the legal battle just hours after a federal appeals court ruled against the administration.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that Congress holds “plenary control” over the White House and surrounding federal property, citing the demolition of the East Wing without prior congressional authorization.
President Trump sharply criticized the decision, calling it “horrendous, politically motivated, and unlawful.” He defended the broader ballroom project as being “vital for National Security and Military Operations of the United States of America.”
The court’s ruling will remain on hold for 14 days, giving the administration time to pursue its appeal and meaning the decision will not take immediate effect.
The legal dispute now sets the stage for a broader confrontation over presidential authority, congressional control of federal property, and the future of Trump’s proposed White House expansion.
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