GOP aims to secure $1B for security-related aspects of White House ballroom project
Summary
Senate Republicans want to include $1 billion for security upgrades related to a new White House ballroom in a larger $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. The funding would only pay for security measures, not the ballroom’s construction, which President Trump says will be privately funded.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans are seeking $1 billion for security related to the White House ballroom project.
- This funding is part of a broader $70 billion immigration enforcement package.
- The money would go to the Secret Service for above-ground and underground security improvements.
- President Trump has stated the ballroom construction will be paid for privately, not by taxpayers.
- The Trump administration hopes to raise about $400 million in private donations for the ballroom.
- Democrats have introduced legislation to regulate the ballroom project and restrict donations.
- GOP Senators led by Lindsey Graham proposed a separate $400 million funding plan using customs fees.
- Republicans cite a recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a reason for needing a secure ballroom facility.
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