Only Trump Could Find a Way to Pivot the Recent Shooting into Propaganda for His Ugly Ballroom
President Donald Trump is leveraging a recent shooting incident to advocate for the construction of a controversial ballroom on White House grounds, claiming it would have prevented the event due to its high security. He argues the project is essential and already underway, while pushing to dismiss legal challenges against it. Critics question the necessity and transparency of the so-called 'Militarily Top Secret Ballroom' and its use of public funds. The proposal has sparked debate over taxpayer financing versus private funding.
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NewsPolitics With Charles P. PierceOnly Trump Could Find a Way to Pivot the Recent Shooting into Propaganda for His Ugly BallroomFollow Politics With Charles P. PierceView feedOnly Trump Could Find a Way to Pivot the Recent Shooting into Propaganda for His Ugly BallroomIs the president playing the sympathy card to get our tax dollars to pay for it?By Charles P. PiercePublished: Apr 28, 2026 1:04 PM EDTAnna Moneymaker//Getty Images3 min readRegulars here at the shebeen are familiar with the house’s Five Minute Rule regarding any political activity of any member of the Paul family.
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