D.C. Appeals Court Allows Trump White House Ballroom Work to Continue Temporarily While Ordering New Review of Security Claims
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A D.C. Circuit panel (2–1) temporarily allowed construction of the White House East Wing ballroom to continue through April 17, staying Judge Richard Leon’s order that work stop by April 14 while the Trump administration seeks Supreme Court review, and directed Leon to reconsider how his injunction’s “necessary for safety and security” exception addresses the government’s claims that the ballroom and related measures are needed to protect against drones, ballistic missiles and biohazards. The demolition began in October 2025 for a roughly 1,000‑seat, at least $300 million project that Trump has described as including a heavily fortified underground facility, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation — which sued in December — says the extra days do not trouble it but it wants broader public consultation and awaits further district court clarification.