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Court Rules Construction of Trump’s Ballroom Can Proceed
Breitbart ^ | 04/19/2026 | Simon Kent

Posted on 04/20/2026 4:24:19 AM PDT by SmokingJoe

The construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom can proceed, a federal appeals court ruled late Friday night. The judgement came just 24-hours after a lower court judge continued to block above-ground rebuild on the site of the former East Wing.

AP reports a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put on temporary hold the order by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon halting part of the $400 million project.

The ruling marks a substantial victory for the president in his effort to redesign the storied American structure.

Construction is now expected to continue until the next hearing, which is due to take place on 5 June.

Trump demolished the East Wing last fall to build the massive ballroom in that space.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ballroom

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1 posted on 04/20/2026 4:24:19 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: SmokingJoe

That’s nice of them


2 posted on 04/20/2026 4:29:23 AM PDT by albie
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To: SmokingJoe

The US is getting a new $400 million ballroom for free... what is it the liberals hate about that?

The (demolished) east wing was nothing fabulous or historic...

[yes, I know... it’s rhetorical- its just their TDS]


3 posted on 04/20/2026 4:31:03 AM PDT by Mr. K (no i think 10%consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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To: SmokingJoe

A monument to slavery, colonialism, oppression of womyn, and pure Republican hatred of the working man! Did I mention throwing LGBTQs off the roof? (/liberals)


4 posted on 04/20/2026 4:32:16 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt (Fascist, deplorable, and proud of it!)
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To: albie
They should be thanking Trump.
Its his money plus his friends money that is building this beautiful new ballroom.
Not a penny in tax payer money.
5 posted on 04/20/2026 4:33:30 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: albie

A more accurate title might be:

“District Court Blocking Construction of Trump’s Ballroom Overruled”


6 posted on 04/20/2026 4:35:23 AM PDT by TheDon (Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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To: Mr. K

“The US is getting a new $400 million ballroom for free... what is it the liberals hate about that?”

Because it makes Trump look good?
Democrats just can’t stand that.


7 posted on 04/20/2026 4:36:32 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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Construction is now expected to continue until the next hearing

The judges just take turns:

Judge 1: "I hate Trump, so I am ruling against him."
Judge 2: "I understand and support the law, so I am ruling in favor of the President."
Judge 3: "I hate Trump, so I am ruling against him."
Judge 4: "I understand and support the law, so I am ruling in favor of the President."

8 posted on 04/20/2026 4:37:49 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: SmokingJoe

Trump is building this ballroom for himself and for us/MAGA. Dems are upset due to this ballroom, will be used by all future Presidents. Will be a permanent reminder of President Trump/


9 posted on 04/20/2026 4:39:36 AM PDT by dennisw (Qatarlson the Insufferable blowhard ////////////////////////// There is no limit to human stupidity.)
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Nice to know that we have some federal judges who put aside their personal feelings and follow the law.


10 posted on 04/20/2026 4:40:25 AM PDT by Texas resident ( We finally have an American President again)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Will be at SCOTUS in next to no time where Democrats will suffer their final defeat as usual.


11 posted on 04/20/2026 4:40:58 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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To: Mr. K
The US is getting a new $400 million ballroom for free... what is it the liberals hate about that?

Republican President Donald Trump,
12 posted on 04/20/2026 4:51:53 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: SmokingJoe

Its more than judicial overreach.
Its a judicial coup détat .


13 posted on 04/20/2026 4:56:05 AM PDT by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: SmokingJoe

Dems prefer Tents and porta potties....how stupid is that.


14 posted on 04/20/2026 5:03:12 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: dennisw

There will be extensive bunkers below


15 posted on 04/20/2026 5:06:59 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: SmokingJoe

A nice clear example of how out of control this branch of government is. How I wish Trump would just ignore them.


16 posted on 04/20/2026 5:22:27 AM PDT by wiseprince (Me)
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It’s about national security and a new PEOC.


17 posted on 04/20/2026 5:35:15 AM PDT by BBB333 ((The Power Of Trump Compels You!))
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To: Sacajaweau

“Dems prefer Tents and porta potties....how stupid is that.”

We need to impress visiting heads of state. Obama’s porta potties and tents don’t get it done. His new presidential library has that porta potty utilitarian look.

Even a modest nation like Uruguay will do their best to impress foreign dignitaries.


18 posted on 04/20/2026 5:49:19 AM PDT by dennisw (Qatarlson the Insufferable blowhard ////////////////////////// There is no limit to human stupidity.)
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To: SmokingJoe

I remember when the press was all smiles and giddy when O’Bummer used taxpayer money to build a basketball court in the WH.


19 posted on 04/20/2026 6:10:24 AM PDT by HandBasketHell
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To: HandBasketHell

Yep.


20 posted on 04/20/2026 6:21:46 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
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