Group says it won't drop its White House ballroom lawsuit, despite DOJ pressure
Source: NBC News
April 27, 2026, 1:40 PM EDT / Updated April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
The National Trust for Historic Preservation said Monday that it will not drop its lawsuit to halt construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom, despite the Justice Department's request.
"We are not planning to voluntarily dismiss our lawsuit, which endangers no one and which respectfully asks the Administration to follow the law," said a statement from Carol Quillen, the head of the trust.
The trust's statement comes one day after the Justice Department wrote a letter urging the group to drop the suit, arguing that the "lawsuit puts the lives of the President, his family, and his staff at grave risk."
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, spoke about the ballroom project in her press briefing on Monday, making the case that it needs to be completed.
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Link to National Trust for Historic Preservation STATEMENT - Statement in Response to DOJ Demand to Drop Ballroom Lawsuit
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"Presidents frequently travel around the country and the world for events. Trump himself has attended numerous other large gatherings, including sporting events, conferences, dinners and rallies."
So he can actually attend large gatherings without a Ballroom in the WH. Whew, Well that's a relief. 
