Richard Leon

Richard Leon

judge United States

Richard Leon is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, known for his rulings on significant cases involving government agencies and executive power. Recently, he gained attention for intervening in a standoff involving the U.S. African Development Foundation, where he temporarily halted actions by the Trump administration to replace board members amid a dispute over the agency's future.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.06%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,200,322
Power
71,787$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 5.00 0.26% +30% 331,002,651 1,127,433 $21,000,000 71,528$
Ukraine 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 43,733,762 72,890 $155,000 258$
Totals 4 374,736,413 1,200,323 $21,155,000 71,786$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Judge Richard Leon ruled against the National Trust for Historic Preservation's attempt to block the ballroom construction. 5

CNN: Trump’s East Wing ballroom is poised for approval despite scathing public feedback

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the injunction sought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 5

Fox News: Federal judge clears Trump White House ballroom construction project

United States United States: Senior US District Judge Richard Leon ruled on the National Trust's challenge to the ballroom project. 5

CNN: White House ballroom: Judge lets project continue, but suggests path for future challenges

United States United States: U.S. District Judge Richard Leon agreed to temporarily block the demotion, writing that the administration had likely violated Kelly’s First Amendment rights. 6

Fox News: Mark Kelly weighs 2028 White House bid after Trump legal battle

Guyana Guyana: U.S. District Judge Richard Leon indicated he was unlikely to halt the White House ballroom project. 5

Stabroek News: Judge unlikely to immediately halt Trump’s White House ballroom project

United States United States: District Judge Richard Leon is assigned to the case involving the Trump administration's construction plans. 5

CNN: Trump sued over East Wing demolition