Summary
President Donald Trump is building a secret underground bunker at the White House to withstand a nuclear attack, according to CNN. This new project replaces an older underground facility that was part of the East Wing, which has now been demolished. The bunker is designed to protect against modern threats and ensure national security.
Key Facts
- President Trump is constructing a secret underground bunker at the White House.
- The new bunker replaces a decades-old emergency facility under the East Wing.
- Demolition of the old facility began in October 2025, linked to a new ballroom project.
- Officials say the project is meant to defend against modern threats like nuclear and chemical attacks.
- The costs of the ballroom are covered by private donations, but taxpayers will fund the new bunker.
- A court filing from the White House argued stopping construction would harm national security.
- Construction details are classified, with emphasis on secrecy and advanced technology.
- Previous secure facilities existed since 1941, ordered after the Pearl Harbor attack.
