The ballroom dancing won’t commence just yet at the White House, but President Trump is celebrating a decision by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon that denied an attempt by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to stop construction of the president's $400 million proposed addition.
Leon did write, however, that the matter could very well be revisited:
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that the National Trust for Historic Preservation is unlikely to prevail on its request for a temporary halt to President Donald Trump’s construction plan. He said the group may have a stronger case if it amends its lawsuit.
"Unfortunately, because both sides initially focused on the President's constitutional authority to destruct and construct the East Wing of the White House, Plaintiff didn't bring the necessary cause of action to test the statutory authority the President claims is the basis to do this construction project without the blessing of Congress and with private funds," Leon wrote.
Trump was fired up anyway, saying it was “Great news for America, and our wonderful White House!”
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 26, 2026
Trump, as we know, likes to think big, and he says it will be the “most beautiful” hall on the globe:
The Judge on the case of what will be the most beautiful Ballroom anywhere in the World, has just thrown out, and completely erased, the effort to stop its construction. As everyone knows, not one dollar of Taxpayer money is being spent, but rather, all money necessary to build this magnificent building is being put up by Patriot Donors and Contributors. The Ballroom construction, which is anticipated to also handle future Inaugurations and large State Visits, is ahead of schedule, and under budget. It will stand long into the future as a symbol to the Greatness of America! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
RedState’s own Susie Moore brings you the decision:
⚖️ In National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. v. National Park Service (construction of WH ballroom), Judge Richard Leon (D.C.) DENIES plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction.https://t.co/ztZG2TNMu8
— Susie Moore ⚾️🌻🐶 (@SmoosieQ) February 26, 2026
Naturally, the Left has been going nuts over the ballroom project because, well, it was Trump’s idea.
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The National Trust, a privately funded, nonprofit organization created by Congress in 1949, has hurt feelings that someone — meaning someone who’s not a Democrat — would dare to update the White House, which was finished by 1800 but then torched in 1814 by the British during the War of 1812. It was refurbished by 1817 and has undergone numerous renovations since.
The Trust argues that Trump needs Congress to sign off on the plans to continue:
The National Trust sued to pause the project until it undergoes independent design reviews and receives congressional approval.
The White House unveiled the ballroom plan over the summer, and by late October Trump had razed the East Wing to make room for a venue he said would hold 999 people. Officials say the 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom will be funded entirely by private donations, including from Trump.
While it’s a temporary victory, there is likely to be plenty more lawfare ahead. These days, being on the Left means stamping out nice things and fun, and they’ll surely be back in court before long.
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