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Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue

NPR · 1:02

15,130 views · 773 likes · Aug 21, 2026

The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump to keep building his White House ballroom.

Today, Chief Justice John Roberts signed a temporary order allowing for construction to continue, as the court considers the Trump administration’s emergency appeal. The court did not give an explanation for its decision. Two lower courts already ruled that the ballroom project is likely illegal because Congr…

The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump to keep building his White House ballroom.

Today, Chief Justice John Roberts signed a temporary order allowing for construction to continue, as the court considers the Trump administration’s emergency appeal. The court did not give an explanation for its decision. Two lower courts already ruled that the ballroom project is likely illegal because Congr…

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