Statement | Washington, DC | March 31, 2026

Statement on March 31st Order Blocking Construction of White House Ballroom

National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen has released the following statement in response to today's ruling granting a preliminary injunction to halt construction of the White House ballroom:

“We are pleased with Judge Leon’s ruling today to order a halt to any further ballroom construction until the Administration complies with the law and obtains express authorization to go forward. This is a win for the American people on a project that forever impacts one of the most beloved and iconic places in our nation.”

Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

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