The East Wing, which was constructed in 1902, was demolished in October to make approach for Trump’s multi-million greenback ballroom.
Since then, the proposed blueprint has expanded from a ballroom with a capability of 500 folks to an area that may match 1,350 company.
The White House says the venture is predicted to value $400m (£302m) and is being funded totally by non-public donors.
The National Trust is a nonprofit organisation tasked by the US Congress with serving to protect historic websites.
The group’s president, Carol Quillen, launched an announcement, saying: “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 folks on a venture that eternally impacts one of probably the most beloved and iconic locations in our nation.”
Reacting to the judge’s decision, Trump wrote on his Truth Social account: “The National Trust for Historic Preservation sues me for a Ballroom that’s below finances, forward of schedule, being constructed for free of charge to the Taxpayer, and would be the best Building of its type wherever within the World.”
He also criticised the trust for suing to stop his renovation of the Kennedy Center, which Trump recently renamed after himself.
“All I’m doing is fixing, cleansing, operating, and ‘sprucing up’ a very maintained, for a few years, Building,” Trump wrote about the performing arts venue in Washington DC.
When asked for comment, the White House directed the BBC to Trump’s post.
Construction is already well underway, after the East Room was torn down in a matter of days last autumn.
The demolition and foundation-building already is accomplished, however aboveground construction was as a result of start subsequent month.
