Trump Wants $1B to Protect White House Ballroom From Drones and Other Threats
Trump said donors will cover the $400 million ballroom cost as he seeks $1 billion in security funding for the White House project.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump revealed details about his $400 million ballroom project, describing a subterranean military hospital and a roof designed as a drone port.
- Senate Republicans are struggling to secure $1 billion in funding for security enhancements after Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled the request violated budget reconciliation protocols.
- The 90,000 square foot structure features a four-inch glass 'shield,' offering a 360-degree view of Washington and what Trump described as 'great sniper capacity.'
- Senator Bill Cassidy opposes the funding, citing insufficient planning details, while Democrats and some Republicans argue the project is extravagant amid economic concerns.
- Critics question the necessity of a 'golden dome' fortress over the White House, with some observers suggesting the project implies Trump intends to remain in the residence indefinitely.
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The White House Ballroom will actually be a real fortress that will feature a port for attack drones mounted on its roof
The large ballroom that US President Donald Trump is building at the White House will include a base for drones on the roof, explained the Republican leader on Wednesday, reports EFE, taken over by Agerpres. "I'm building the ballroom. It's a...
Trump: 'Now Witness The Firepower Of This Fully Armed And Operational Great Drone Empire!'
Yesterday, Donald Trump took reporters on a tour of the construction site for his insane, unnecessary ballroom and cool fort, which will be cooler than any other world leader’s ballroom fort anywhere. It really is the only thing he cares about in the world, since he’s grown bored with his stupid war on Iran and other dumb stuff like the economy, which is great so shut up about gas prices.We will admit that we have not subjected ourselves to the …
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