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.
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.