Trump administration argues that ballroom construction is ‘vital’ for national security in appeal to supreme court – US politics live
Administration that halting construction will leave Trump ‘much less safe’ after appeals court ruled work lacked necessary approval from Congress
The Trump administration, in its appeal to the supreme court today, said that “this case involves an extraordinary and unlawful injunction that will halt the ongoing construction of the integrated military complex including a totally secure ballroom space, at the East Wing of the White House, which is vitally required by national security.”
It’s worth noting that the appeals court ruling blocks the above-ground construction of the ballroom, but would allow the work on the underground security structure to continue.
Source: Theguardian.com
Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/14/donald-trump-speech-crime-safety-new-york-republicans-midterms-us-politics-latest-news-updates
