Senate Republicans earmark $1bn for Trump ballroom in funding package
Summary
Senate Republicans proposed a $1 billion funding package mainly aimed at immigration enforcement and security upgrades around the White House East Wing, including enhancements by the Secret Service. Part of this funding could support security measures tied to the East Wing modernization project, which includes a new ballroom for President Trump, though the money is not allowed for non-security parts of the project.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans introduced a funding bill to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related agencies.
- The bill includes $1 billion for security upgrades around the White House East Wing modernization project.
- The East Wing modernization project involves demolishing the old wing to build a new ballroom for President Trump.
- Funds cannot be used for construction or non-security parts of the ballroom.
- The Secret Service decides how to secure the White House compound based on current threats.
- The funding proposal came after an armed man tried to attack the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April.
- The White House supports the funding as necessary for security, citing recent assassination attempts on President Trump.
- Senate Democrats criticized the proposal, saying it prioritizes the ballroom and mass deportation efforts over Americans’ economic struggles.
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