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Trump says shooting proves need to construct $400m White House ballroom

Sunday, April 26, 2026

President Donald Trump cited a shooting at a Washington gala he attended to argue for his $400 million White House ballroom project, despite ongoing legal challenges. He framed the incident as evidence of the need for the new venue, linking a public safety tragedy to his controversial construction plan.

President Donald Trump on Sunday used a shooting at a gala he attended in Washington to push his plans to construct a huge ballroom next to the White House that has faced legal challenges. The post Trump says shooting proves need to construct $400m White House ballroom appeared first on Vanguard News.