Trump pulls back curtain on White House ballroom’s fortress-like defenses above and deep below
President Trump provided a tour of the construction site for the new White House ballroom, emphasizing its security features. The ballroom is designed to be a hardened structure that extends six stories underground, incorporating advanced security measures. Trump highlighted the use of robust materials and facilities aimed at enhancing presidential operations amid security concerns.
- ▪The new White House ballroom will run about six stories deep and is constructed with impenetrable steel and thick glass.
- ▪It will include a military hospital, research facilities, and various meeting rooms, along with advanced security infrastructure.
- ▪Trump mentioned that the roof is designed to support drone operations and has capabilities for military positioning.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 12:51:47 -0400 |
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White House Trump pulls back curtain on White House ballroom’s fortress-like defenses above and deep below Trump says the building includes military hospital, research facilities and missile defense infrastructure By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News Published May 19, 2026 12:51pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump pulls back curtain on White House Ballroom renovation, giving press inside peek President Trump took reporters to the construction site of the White House Ballroom sharing security details and answering questions on funding.
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