President Donald Trump has secured Supreme Court approval to continue construction of a ballroom at the White House, with work expected to be completed in two years, according to infohub.kz.
As reported by RBC citing The Wall Street Journal, after the administration demolished the East Wing, a historic preservation fund filed a lawsuit against the ballroom's construction. However, the Supreme Court rejected the challenge.
The decision was made by a 5-4 vote. The Court ruled that the fund likely lacks standing to contest the construction, and that halting it now would cause "irreparable harm" to the Trump administration.
The newspaper notes that the Court did not address the legality of building without congressional approval. The lawsuit was based on a group member's claim that the project violates her "aesthetic, cultural, and historical interests." The justices noted that under Supreme Court precedent, "mere offense, disagreement, or dislike" is insufficient for a lawsuit.
The American leader also shared the joyful news on his Truth Social platform, outlining the construction timeline.
"When completed in the summer of 2028, the magnificent ballroom and military complex will be a source of pride for the entire nation," the White House chief stated.
Recall that in October 2025, it was announced that modernization of the White House East Wing had begun in Washington. Trump said a large ballroom would be built there, and the project's cost was also disclosed.
Subsequently, historic preservation advocates called for a ban on the ballroom construction. But the court sided with the president on this matter.
In August of this year, a U.S. appeals court had prohibited the Trump administration from continuing construction of the ballroom on White House grounds.