Who is Richard Leon? 5 things to know on judge who blocked Trump’s White House ballroom construction

A crane working on Donald Trump's planned ballroom is seen at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31. (AFP)

District Judge Richard Leon is facing backlash from MAGA social media after he temporarily blocked the ongoing construction of the East Wing ballroom at Trump’s behest. The order, which takes effect in 14 days, will halt construction on April 13 if not overturned.

A crane working on Donald Trump's planned ballroom is seen at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31. (AFP)
A crane working on Donald Trump’s planned ballroom is seen at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31. (AFP)

The order blocks the Trump administration “from taking any action in furtherance of the physical development of the proposed ballroom at the former site of the East Wing of the White House.” It came in response to a legal challenge brought by a preservation group trying to block the .

While the critics of the ballroom project welcomed the decision, MAGA social media erupted in rage and targeted Judge Leon. In this article we will look at what is known about Judge Richard Leon.

Who Is Richard Leon? 5 Things To Know About The District Judge

1. Appointed By George W Bush: Richard Leon is a senior District Judge for the District of Columbia (Washington). He was appointed by President George W Bush in 2002.

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