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April 26, 2026
Trump and Fetterman Push for Legislation to Create Secure White House Ballroom
- President Donald Trump has made the construction of a $400 million secure ballroom a top priority after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Senator John Fetterman supports the ballroom project, emphasizing its necessity for safety during high-profile events.
- Republican lawmakers, including Senator Tim Sheehy, are introducing legislation to support the ballroom's creation, arguing it is essential for national security.
7 Sources
- Trump says WHCD shooting highlights need for ballroomApr 26, 2026 at 3:28 AM · The Hill
- Trump, allies use dinner shooting to press case for White House ballroomApr 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post
- GOP backs controversial White House ballroom after shootingApr 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM · Axios
- Why Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents’ dinner shooting seals the deal for $400M White House ballroomApr 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM · Independent
- After Security Scare, Trump Demands Approval for His White House BallroomApr 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM · NYT
- Trump presses his case for White House ballroom following press dinner shootingApr 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM · CNBC
- MAGA lawmaker introducing legislation to pave way for Trump’s ballroomApr 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM · Independent