A federal judge has blocked construction of a new grand ballroom on the former site of the White House's East Wing, which the president had previously demolished. Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of Ronald Reagan, stated that construction must continue until Congress approves for the project through statutory authorization. The ballroom is expected to cost $400 million and is claimed to be funded by private donations, raising ethical concerns. Since his presidency, Trump has been focused on the project, particularly since launching a war against Iran. He also claimed that the military is building a "massive complex" under the ballroom.