Trump Cites Gala Attack as Justification for Expanding White House Ballroom

President Donald Trump used the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to justify his long-standing proposal to build a larger, more secure ballroom on the White House grounds. The project, which has faced legal challenges, is estimated to cost $400 million. Trump emphasized security concerns as a key rationale for the expansion.

By Jeff Mason Sun, April 26, 2026 at 10:59 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Trump Cites Gala Attack as Justification for Expanding White House Ballroom

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