Fetterman: Democrats should ‘drop the TDS,’ fund Trump ballroom after shooting

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Fetterman: Democrats should ‘drop the TDS,’ fund Trump ballroom after shooting

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Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has called on Democrats to support the construction of a new ballroom at the White House following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Fetterman emphasized the need for secure venues for presidential events after a gunman attempted to assassinate President Trump and senior officials. This call for bipartisan support comes amid discussions among Republicans to expedite the ballroom project, highlighting security concerns raised by the incident. The shooting has sparked scrutiny over Trump's security measures.

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The shooting incident has intensified discussions around security at presidential events, prompting calls for the expedited construction of a new White House ballroom to enhance safety measures, as reported by The Hill.

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Fetterman: Democrats should ‘drop the TDS,’ fund Trump ballroom after shooting
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/27/2026

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Fox News4/27/2026

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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Lean Left
4/27/2026

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