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Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The cost is estimated to be at least $300 million, which will be paid by taxpayers. A recent ruling allows construction to proceed on a new project.
A recent ruling allows construction to proceed on a new project. The cost is estimated to be at least $300 million, which will be paid by taxpayers. This is despite earlier claims that taxpayers would not cover the expenses.
The project has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the administration and a preservation group. The group argued that approval from lawmakers was necessary before construction could begin.
Further information about the ruling and the project is available, including details about the dispute and the preservation group's concerns.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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