April 26, 2026

Trump: Shooting at correspondents' dinner proves need for White House ballroom

President Trump said Sunday the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shows why he has been pushing for a new White House ballroom, arguing the shooting exposed the risks of holding major presidential events off-site.

Trump: Shooting at correspondents' dinner proves need for White House ballroom

TL;DR

  • An attempted attack occurred at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
  • President Trump believes this incident justifies his push for a new White House ballroom.
  • The shooting exposed the risks of holding major presidential events off-site.