Donald Trump has fumed at a federal divisions court’s ruling that his ballroom is unlawful, bringing all construction work on the project to a halt. In June, Democrats warned that $350 million in funds from a tax cuts law appeared to have been redirected to the White House for security, including the ballroom. The East Wing of the White House has already been demolished by construction on the ballroom. Credit: Jacquelyn Martin / APAttorneys for the preservation group countered that the lack of a White House ballroom doesn’t constitute a national security emergency. The judge stressed that the White House is free to proceed with underground work, including the construction of any bunkers, military installations and medical facilities.