Trump's ballroom costs are rising. What we know about the secret underground bunker
Summary
President Trump's White House ballroom renovation is becoming more expensive, now expected to cost about $600 million, with about half paid by taxpayers. The project includes a large underground bunker with security features like bomb shelters and medical facilities, designed to protect the president and replace an older emergency center.Key Facts
- The ballroom renovation costs have increased from an initial $200 million to around $600 million.
- About half of the renovation cost comes from taxpayer money.
- The project includes a military-grade underground bunker, about six stories deep and around 22,000 square feet.
- The bunker has features like a drone-proof roof, bomb shelters, medical rooms, and special air vents for protection.
- The bunker will replace the Presidential Emergency Operations Center, a secure shelter used since World War II.
- The project is currently under legal review because a federal court ruled that congressional approval is needed.
- Additional planned spending includes $300 million for helipad, visitor center, and Rose Garden changes.
- President Trump plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn the court ruling on the project’s approval.
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