Judge Halts Trump's $400M Ballroom Project

0:00On March 31st, a federal judge just slammed the brakes on Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project at the White House. The construction on the old East Wing site is paused after a preservation group won a temporary injunction. Judge Richard Leon ruled the president lacks the authority to push ahead without checks. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to force independent reviews and congressional OK before any more work. They argue the White House belongs to future generations, not just one leader's vision. Trump fired back hard, calling the group radical left lunatics cut off from federal funds years ago. He insists the ballroom is under budget, ahead of schedule, fully privately funded, including by himself, and will be the best anywhere. No taxpayer money is involved, and Trump sees it as a top tier upgrade to modernize the place. The judge gave a 14-day delay on his own order to sort out logistics and big legal questions. His showdowns are just heating up, with more court moves likely soon.

1:00Keep an eye on how his shakes out for White House history.