Trump ballroom construction halted

President Donald Trump has lashed out at U.S. District Judge Richard Leon's decision to halt the visible portion of his ambitious White House expansion project.

The judge described the administration's attempts to bypass a previous injunction as 'disingenuous' and a potential safety hazard.

While the president argues the ballroom is essential for national security and hosting world leaders, critics view it as an unnecessary vanity project.

The ruling represents a significant legal setback for the administration's efforts to reshape the historic grounds.