Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN GROVESApril 4, 2026 at 09:53 PM

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The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to pause a judge's order that halted construction of a $400 million White House ballroom. Lawyers for the National Park Service filed a motion on Friday, arguing that the suspension of construction creates a security risk for President Trump, his family, and staff. They claim the partially completed construction leaves the White House vulnerable. The lawyers emphasized the urgency of the situation, citing the need to install materials to create a "heavily fortified" facility. The ballroom is being constructed where the East Wing once stood, with construction ongoing since at least October 2025.

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The preservationist group is suing to stop the project.

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U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ordered the temporary pause of the construction project.

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Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction.

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The ballroom construction also includes bomb shelters, military installations and a medical facility.

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A judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for President Donald Trump.

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United States 30% East Wing ×340% National Park Service 50% Washington ×360% Donald Trump 70% White House ×780% Trump administration ×290%

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white house ballroom construction 100% trump administration 80% appeals court 70% national security 70% construction halt 60% federal judge 50% east wing 50% national park service 40%