The New York Times · White House Building (Washington, DC)

After Security Scare, Trump Demands Approval for His White House Ballroom

27 April 2026 · 01:36 UTC+11:00 · By Luke Broadwater

Story summary

President Trump on Sunday said that the attempted security breach by an armed man at the White House correspondents’ dinner underscored why he should be allowed to build a $400 million ballroom equipped with the latest security features on the White House grounds.

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