Republicans Exploit WHCD Shooting to Justify Trump’s Costly Bullet-Proof Ballroom Project
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After the dinner shooting, Republicans push construction of a bullet-proof White House ballroom—a project previously dismissed as vanity spending. By linking lavish renovations to presidential safety, they convert a moment of fear into justification for costly self-aggrandizement.
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After the dinner shooting, Republicans push construction of a bullet-proof White House ballroom—a project previously dismissed as vanity spending. By linking lavish renovations to presidential safety, they convert a moment of fear into justification for costly self-aggrandizement.
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WHCD shooting prompts push for White House ballroom. The attempted assassination of President Trump during Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner is prompting an enhanced
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Ballroom is not needed ! The dinner is a private event not a government one. Never needed it before . Maybe stop spouting hate and attacking comedians , or just anyone who is not republican would be a good start
They chose the security level! If Trump chose to go there well in advance, they could have raised the security level for the event. Or he could have not gone. We, the taxpayers, do not need to foot the bill for a ballroom!!! Key Reasons for Security Level:No NSSE Designation: The Department of Homeland Security does not automatically grant the highest-level NSSE, or "National Special Security Event" (NSSE) designation, to private, annual dinners.Event Nature & Attendance: The dinner is considered a private event, and it is not always attended annually by the President, making it harder to classify as a top-tier security event.Security Perimeter & Venue Constraints: The Washington Hilton is a large, public hotel with many access points, making it complex to secure, with experts noting the security focus was tightened specifically near the ballroom two levels down.
Ballroom is not needed ! The dinner is a private event not a government one. Never needed it before . Maybe stop spouting hate and attacking comedians , or just anyone who is not republican would be a good start
There is absolutely no need for the ballroom. How will it keep the president safe when he golfs or goes to a UFC fight, etc..? Please explain.
There is absolutely no need for the ballroom. How will it keep the president safe when he golfs or goes to a UFC fight, etc..? Please explain.
The WHCA dinner is a private event, so wouldn't be in the white house ballroom even if it were completed.
DOJ cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit
Look: like or loathe Trump, he has a point here. Having this event at a hotel you cannot secure it 100%. Same goes with the current WH situation where tents had to be set outside for dignitaries. It’s time for logic to come into play. Have him simplify the decor or something, but a bigger ballroom is needed.
Trump’s strange focus on his ballroom after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. President Donald Trump and his allies quickly argued that the shooting at the Washington Hilton demonstrates the need to
You know, I was just thinking the other day that it would be great for working class America to be able to say we have a ballroom at the White House.
Ballroom is not needed ! The dinner is a private event not a government one. Never needed it before . Maybe stop spouting hate and attacking comedians , or just anyone who is not republican would be a good start
I was convinced the Ballroom was to set off the liberals..and it’s working beautifully 👏 on a serious note, a Ballroom would be perfect for events as last evening.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Gunfire at WHCD fuels Trump’s White House ballroom push. A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner forced the evacuation of President Trump, senior officials, and hundreds of guests after a gunman breached security at the Washington Hilton. No
You know, I was just thinking the other day that it would be great for working class America to be able to say we have a ballroom at the White House.
GOP readies bills to fund or authorize White House ballroom
That was a private function. Trump was invited, he wasn’t the host so even if there was a ballroom it would not have been used for this type of dinner
Ballroom couldn't host this partty its not big enough why aren't they confronting them when they say shooting we need a Ballroom
I was convinced the Ballroom was to set off the liberals..and it’s working beautifully 👏 on a serious note, a Ballroom would be perfect for events as last evening.
Ballroom couldn't host this partty its not big enough why aren't they confronting them when they say shooting we need a Ballroom
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit , cites WHCA dinner shooting
Donald Trump Uses WHCD Shooting To Push For Ballroom
How have all other presidents endured no new ballrooms?
I am not opposed to the ballroom. I am opposed to ANY President of ANY party making such a huge impact on the people's house. The annual operating costs will surely be anywhere from $1 to $2.5 million. Such a large budget impact should be approved by Congress. The fact that it will be built with donations doesn't take into account the annual operating budget. Furthermore, it reeks of pay to play and should not be allowed under any circumstances regardless of the party of the President.
I am not opposed to the ballroom. I am opposed to ANY President of ANY party making such a huge impact on the people's house. The annual operating costs will surely be anywhere from $1 to $2.5 million. Such a large budget impact should be approved by Congress. The fact that it will be built with donations doesn't take into account the annual operating budget. Furthermore, it reeks of pay to play and should not be allowed under any circumstances regardless of the party of the President.
I was convinced the Ballroom was to set off the liberals..and it’s working beautifully 👏 on a serious note, a Ballroom would be perfect for events as last evening.
You know, I was just thinking the other day that it would be great for working class America to be able to say we have a ballroom at the White House.
That was a private function. Trump was invited, he wasn’t the host so even if there was a ballroom it would not have been used for this type of dinner
Senate Republicans push $400M bill to fund Trump White House ballroom
The WHCA dinner is a private event, so wouldn't be in the white house ballroom even if it were completed.
Trump admin pushes to finish White House ballroom. Days after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the Trump administration is demanding they be allowed to
That was a private function. Trump was invited, he wasn’t the host so even if there was a ballroom it would not have been used for this type of dinner
You are a disgrace : Donald Trump hits out at journalist over shooter manifesto
Hmmm, who would object to a new secure White House Ballroom?????
I was convinced the Ballroom was to set off the liberals..and it’s working beautifully 👏 on a serious note, a Ballroom would be perfect for events as last evening.
🙄 He parroting the Felon’s chant of “Build the Ballroom” after Saturday night, is ridiculous. His ballroom will only hold 999 guests, per him. The attendance on Friday night at the WHCD was 2,600. The WH correspondents dinner is a private, non-governmental event organized by the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA), a nonprofit organization of journalists. It shouldn’t be held at the WH. If the Felon wants to be a part of it in 30 days and going forward, they should make him zoom into it.
Explainer : Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
Explainer : Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
Explainer : Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
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