Trump Ballroom Construction Stalled Again

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon clarified that while below-ground work on a presidential bunker can proceed, the visible construction of the massive ballroom must stop immediately.

The ruling is a significant setback for the president's plan to leave a permanent architectural footprint on the capital.

Trump has railed against the decision on social media, arguing that the facility is necessary to protect against modern threats like drones and missiles.

The project has faced intense criticism from preservationists and local officials who cite its impact on the historic White House grounds.