The Supreme Court authorized Trump to continue with the works at the White House: a bunker and presidential lounge will be built

The Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, allowed Trump to continue with the construction at the White House after leftist groups demanded it be halted and sued for the restoration of the East Wing of the presidential residence, which has now been demolished.

"It is ordered that the temporary restraining order issued on April 16, 2026, by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia... be suspended pending a subsequent order from the undersigned or the court," Roberts ruled, reversing a lower court's decision.

Trump is building, without using taxpayer funds, a ballroom to host large events at the White House. Additionally, directly beneath the new presidential ballroom, a massive underground complex with bunker functions and emergency military operations center is being constructed. The opposition argues that this project is not permitted because Congress has not granted authorization and wants to stop it in court.

According to Democrats and other leftist groups, presidents do not have the authority to make such substantial changes to the White House. This is a lie as all presidents have made some changes, large or small, to the presidential residence. In Trump's case, the changes are being funded by private contributions.

The Attorney General of the country, John Sauer, informed the Supreme Court that the renovations being made in that section of the White House, which are more than just a ballroom as they have national security features and will be equipped with a bomb shelter, are "absolutely necessary and should not be prohibited."

Sauer noted in his argument that there have been numerous threats against President Trump's life, both during the election campaign and since he took office in January 2025. Furthermore, this project is "65% complete" and nearing its completion, Sauer stated.