Trump blindsided by judge in federal court as US District Judge Richard Leon threatens to halt the massive $400 million White House Ballroom project. In this video, we break down the hearing where Judge Leon mocked Trump’s DOJ lawyers, asking if they were “serious” about claiming a 90,000 sq ft expansion was just “routine maintenance”. We cover the full details of this legal disaster: The “Ballroom from Hell”: Why preservationists are suing to stop the demolition of the historic East Wing. The Judge’s Rebuke: Judge Leon’s quote accusing Trump of an “end-run” around Congress to build a personal palace. The “Bunker” Excuse: The DOJ’s desperate claim that the ballroom is actually a “National Security” project for a new underground bunker. What Happens Next: Will the court issue a preliminary injunction to stop construction crews before April?. Sources: Bloomberg Law: Judge Questions Trump Authority to Build Ballroom CNN: Judge skeptical of “End Run” around Congress