politics
April 28, 2026
Five bills to build Trump’s ballroom offered after WHCA attack
In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, congressional lawmakers have begun offering their official policy reaction and so far it all points in one direction: building Trump’s ballroom.
TL;DR
- Multiple GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate are proposing legislation to authorize the construction of President Trump's planned White House ballroom.
- The ballroom project has been stalled by legal challenges, including an argument that congressional approval is required.
- Some proposals seek to appropriate taxpayer funds for the ballroom, while others, including Trump's stance, suggest private donor funding.
- The assassination attempt has intensified calls for the ballroom's construction, framed as a necessary security measure.
- Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has publicly supported building the ballroom, contrasting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' criticism.
- The suspect in the assassination attempt, Cole Tomas Allen, has been charged with multiple counts, including attempting to assassinate the president.