“Build the Ballroom” Bills Are Congress’ Newest Way to Suck Up to Donald Trump
Republican lawmakers are rapidly introducing legislation to fund the construction of a ballroom at the White House, spurred by President Trump's comments following an assassination attempt at a recent event. The ballroom project has been a long-standing obsession for Trump, despite legal challenges halting its progress. While some Republicans see this as a chance to align with Trump, public interest in the project remains low ahead of the midterms.
- ▪Republican legislators are racing to introduce 'Build the Ballroom' bills following an attempted assassination at a recent event.
- ▪President Trump has been vocal about the importance of the ballroom, claiming it would have prevented the attack.
- ▪Construction of the ballroom has faced legal challenges, but GOP lawmakers are eager to support the project to gain favor with Trump.
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Politics Trump’s Ballroom Wouldn’t Have Prevented the Correspondents’ Dinner Attack. Don’t Tell Republicans in Congress. GOP lawmakers are racing to be the first to introduce “Build the Ballroom” legislation. It’s so very thirsty. By Jim Newell April 28, 20263:23 PM Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In the aftermath of the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday, President Donald Trump had one thing on his mind, the same one thing that is always on his mind.
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