April 27, 2026
Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare
Lawmakers rush to approve Trump's White House ballroom project, arguing the shooting highlights the need for secure venues for presidential events.
TL;DR
- Republicans are pushing for congressional approval of President Trump's White House ballroom project.
- The push is motivated by a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
- Lawmakers argue the ballroom is needed as a secure venue for future presidential events.
- This represents an about-face for Republicans, who previously distanced themselves from the project.
- Legislation to approve the project is being introduced in both the Senate and the House.
- A lawsuit and court injunction had previously halted construction of the ballroom.
- President Trump and some Democrats also support the ballroom's construction for security.