Trump on Judge’s Order to Halt Ballroom: “We’ll Appeal”

President Donald Trump responded after a federal judge ordered construction of his planned White House ballroom to halt, saying the administration will immediately appeal the ruling. The project, a proposed $400 million ballroom intended to host large state events, was temporarily blocked after a lawsuit argued the renovation required congressional approval before major structural changes could proceed. Trump defended the project, noting it is privately funded and designed to modernize facilities for official events and security needs. Supporters of the administration argue the ballroom would improve the White House’s ability to host large diplomatic gatherings, while the legal fight now centers on whether such a major renovation can move forward without direct authorization from Congress. In this video we cover: • The judge’s order halting the White House ballroom project • Trump’s response and plan to appeal the decision • Why the lawsuit claims congressional approval is required • The broader debate over presidential authority and historic preservation Watch the full coverage for the latest updates on U.S. politics, the White House renovation dispute, and developments surrounding the Trump administration.