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WATCH: Trump says White House 'won't be a very secure place' without $1 billion security proposal

WATCH: Trump says White House 'won't be a very secure place' without $1 billion security proposal

Summary

President Donald Trump said he does not need government money for a White House ballroom project after Senate Republicans decided to drop a $1 billion security proposal that included funding for the ballroom. He stated he would pay for the ballroom himself and with help from donors, but details about the funding are unclear.

Key Facts

  • Senate Republicans dropped a proposed $1 billion plan for White House security and a ballroom project.
  • President Trump said he does not need government money for the ballroom.
  • He called the ballroom a gift and plans to pay for it personally and through donors.
  • Financing details for the ballroom are not fully explained.
  • The security funding proposal was controversial within the Republican Senate.
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