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Trump Advances $400M White House Ballroom Despite Lawsuit

5/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is moving forward with a $400 million White House ballroom on the East Wing site despite a lawsuit to block it.
A Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows 28 % support and 56 % oppose the ballroom.
Citing the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting as proof the ballroom is needed, President Donald Trump and allies face critics who say the dinner would likely stay off-site even if built.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is moving forward with a $400 million White House ballroom on the East Wing site despite a lawsuit to block it.
A Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows 28 % support and 56 % oppose the ballroom.
Citing the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting as proof the ballroom is needed, President Donald Trump and allies face critics who say the dinner would likely stay off-site even if built.