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Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom
A group of Senate Republicans, led by Senator Lindsey Graham, is advocating for a bill to allocate $400 million for the construction of a secure ballroom at the White House. They argue that the project is crucial for national security, particularly following an incident where a gunman attempted to breach the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Graham emphasized the need for a secure facility for the president and others to gather safely. The National Trust has stated it will continue its lawsuit regarding the ballroom's construction despite a request from the Department of Justice.
The proposed funding for the ballroom is positioned as a national security measure following a recent security breach attempt at a public event, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety at high-profile gatherings.
Congressional Republicans rally around Trump's White House ballroom project
A group of Senate Republicans is proposing a bill to authorize $400 million in federal funds for the construction of a White House ballroom.
Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom
A group of Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) are pushing a bill to fund the construction of a secure 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House and say the project is essential to national security after a gunman tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday.
US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom
"I'd like the vote as soon as possible to accelerate what America needs: A secure facility for the president and others to meet in, to have a good time, to enjoy themselves without putting the nation at risk," Graham told reporters, adding that underneath the ballroom would be "a lot of military stuff" that he said.
National Trust says it won't drop suit against Trump's $400M White House ballroom after DOJ request
Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) A person walks outside of the Washington Hilton Hotel, Sunday, April, 26, 2026, in Washington, the day after a gunman tried to storm into the hotel’s.