Trump Says the White House Ballroom is Essential for Security. Does He Have a Point?
President Trump advocates for a new White House ballroom, citing security concerns after a shooting incident at a recent event. He argues that the ballroom, currently under construction, would enhance safety for high-profile gatherings. The proposal has faced opposition from Democrats, who label it a vanity project, while some security experts support the idea of hosting events on White House grounds for better protection.
- ▪Trump claims that the new ballroom would have prevented the recent shooting incident.
- ▪Senator Lindsay Graham and others are pushing for $400 million in funding for the ballroom's construction.
- ▪Democrats have criticized the ballroom as a waste of resources and a vanity project.
- ▪Security experts suggest that hosting events at the White House is safer than in hotels.
- ▪The ballroom's construction has faced legal challenges, including a recent injunction.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
President Donald Trump renewed his push for a new White House ballroom after a California man opened fire outside the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday, arguing that holding the event at his planned venue would have prevented the incident. “This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom currently under construction at the White House. It cannot be built fast enough!” Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday. Sen. Lindsay Graham backed the plan on Monday, joining two other senators in announcing legislation to ask Congress for $400 million to fund its construction, which has already begun and is expected to include security features. Trump previously promised the ballroom will be privately funded by wealthy donors.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at TIME — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from TIME — Top
