NewsUS NewsDonald Trump has threatened a US judge who has opposed the construction of his 'drone empire' on top of the planned $400m White House ballroom18:51, 31 May 2026Updated 19:12, 31 May 2026Donald Trump has threatened a US judge who has opposed the construction of his "drone empire" on top of the planned $400m White House ballroom, as the project has hit a speed bump in Congress.‌In a Truth Social post on Sunday about his proposed DronePort project, the US president warned Judge Richard Leon not to play "games with America’s Security" and added: "If anything happens, he will be held responsible for the Death and Destruction caused to our Country."‌Last month, Judge Leon halted construction of the above-ground portion of Trump's White House ballroom project. The judge wrote in his ruling at the time that Congress must approve the project, adding that Trump appeared to be trying to side-step a previous court order by framing the ballroom plans as vital for national security.‌On Sunday, Trump reiterated the need for the project, saying the DronePort will be the "most sophisticated anywhere in the World" and will "safeguard our Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C., long into the future".Article continues belowHe added: "With the advent of highly sophisticated, and powerful, modern day weaponry, we can no longer defend Washington, D.C., with rifles and pistols, alone."Trump also raged against an unnamed woman whose lawsuit is challenging the project, calling her "a highly litigious woman (serial plaintiff!)" with "absolutely no STANDING" and demanding the case "be dismissed, IMMEDIATELY".This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsDonald Trump