Senate Republicans expected to ditch $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom
Summary
Senate Republican leaders are likely to drop a $1 billion plan to fund security upgrades for President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom after many Republicans opposed it. The proposal faced criticism because of concerns about spending taxpayer money during a time of high living costs and upcoming elections.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans tried to add $1 billion for security at Trump’s White House ballroom to a $70 billion immigration funding bill.
- Many Republicans worried the funding would upset voters before the November midterm elections.
- Senate Democrats opposed the funding and wanted multiple votes to block it.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said they were still checking support for the bill.
- Senate Democrats accused Republicans of secretly trying to add the ballroom funding.
- The White House’s East Wing was demolished last year to build the new ballroom.
- The project is controversial and faces legal challenges.
- President Trump called the ballroom a “gift to the United States” and said it will be unique.
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