DOJ Court Filing Reveals New Details About Trump's Ballroom Security
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice asked a court to dismiss a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's plan to build a new ballroom at the White House. The DOJ said the recent shooting near the White House shows why the new ballroom is needed for security and safety.Key Facts
- The DOJ filed a court document supporting President Trump's ballroom project at the White House.
- Critics want more review of the ballroom plan, but the DOJ called it a national security issue.
- A shooting occurred near the White House on a Saturday, seen by officials as an attempt on President Trump's life.
- The shooter, Nasire Best, fired at officers near a White House checkpoint and was shot and later died.
- Best was previously detained near the White House in June 2025 for threatening behavior.
- The new $400 million ballroom will have advanced security features like bulletproof glass, bomb shelters, and a drone port.
- The DOJ says the ballroom will be safer than temporary tents currently used for White House events.
- Some security details were revealed due to the lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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