Republican senators push federal funding for Trump White House ballroom construction
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27
Republican senators push federal funding for Trump White House ballroom construction
12 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27
Key Republican senators are advocating federal funds for President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom after the shooting at Saturday’s Correspondents’ Association dinner.
The proposed ballroom, intended for state dinners and official presidential events, is being justified as a security measure in response to heightened threats.
Previously, the $400 million, 90,000-square-foot project was stalled by litigation but is now being fast-tracked with bipartisan support to provide a safer venue for presidential functions.
How can presidential security be guaranteed without sacrificing national historic landmarks?
Are large, off-site presidential events now becoming a thing of the past?
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