(TNND) — On Saturday a federal appeals court said that President Donald Trump can resume construction on his White House ballroom project for another week while judges continue to consider the project.
The 2-1 ruling from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals is a temporary win for Trump in his ongoing legal fight over whether he has the authority to build the ballroom at the site of the former East Wing without Congressional approval.
The appeals court said the project can continue until April 17.
The court sent the case back down to the federal judge who initially ruled against it, pointing out the White House’s argument to continue construction for national security and safety reasons and saying that the appeals court could not scrutinize the notion on a “hurried record.”
It remains unclear whether and to what extent the development of certain aspects of the proposed ballroom is necessary to ensure the safety and security of those below-ground national security upgrades or otherwise to ensure the safety of the White House and its occupants while the appeal proceeds,” the judges in the majority wrote.
Saturday’s decision is the latest update in Trump’s months long fight to push forward with the ballroom project.
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The ballroom project has been a top priority for Trump since taking office, continually pushing for a large, permanent event space at the White House. He has promised its completion in the summer of 2028, months before he is set to complete his term.