Trump claims gala shooting gives urgency to White House ballroom plan
Summary
President Donald Trump said the recent shooting near the Washington Hilton hotel shows why building a large, secure ballroom at the White House is important. He believes the new ballroom, which is under construction, will provide better safety for events than hotels.Key Facts
- A shooting incident occurred near the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents Association dinner attended by President Trump.
- An armed attacker was arrested while rushing toward the Hilton’s ballroom.
- President Trump wants to build a new 1,000-seat ballroom at the White House costing $400 million.
- The ballroom construction started last October, involving demolishing part of the east wing of the White House.
- The project has faced legal challenges and controversy regarding its funding.
- Trump says the new ballroom will be more secure with bulletproof glass and drone protection.
- President Trump survived two previous assassination attempts during his 2024 election campaign.
- The shooting caused guests to take cover, and President Trump was quickly moved out of the hotel.
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