Trump discusses ballroom project following shooting incident
A shooting incident occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Trump emphasized the need for a new ballroom project in light of the event. (sources: cbsnews, theguardian, thehill)
Following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump advocated for a $400 million project to build a 1,000-seat ballroom at the White House, citing increased urgency due to the incident.
- A shooting took place at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Trump is promoting a $400 million project for a new ballroom at the White House.
- The shooting has prompted discussions about security and event space at the White House.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about security at high-profile events and the potential impact on future White House infrastructure projects.
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- Blocks donations from donors with federal business or legal interests for ballroom events • Requires written approval and public disclosure of covered donations.