Senate GOP Pushes White House Security Funding
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Senate Republicans say they are moving forward with a proposal to provide the Secret Service with up to $1 billion for security upgrades connected to President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom project.
Lawmakers backing the proposal argue the additional security measures are necessary following last month’s alleged assassination attempt against the president.
The funding would be used to secure construction tied to the planned East Wing addition at the White House. Trump has previously said the ballroom itself would be financed through private donations, though the administration had not publicly outlined projected security costs before the proposal surfaced.
The ballroom project is expected to cost roughly $400 million, according to Trump. Critics have questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for the security component, while supporters say enhanced protection is justified given ongoing threats against the president.
Lawmakers backing the proposal argue the additional security measures are necessary following last month’s alleged assassination attempt against the president.
The funding would be used to secure construction tied to the planned East Wing addition at the White House. Trump has previously said the ballroom itself would be financed through private donations, though the administration had not publicly outlined projected security costs before the proposal surfaced.
The ballroom project is expected to cost roughly $400 million, according to Trump. Critics have questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for the security component, while supporters say enhanced protection is justified given ongoing threats against the president.
