Trump steps up White House ballroom campaign after shooting
Trump campaigns in White House ballroom after shooting; supporters seek $400mn public funding for structure as national security priority.
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donald trump is pushing harder for a $400mn ballroom renovation at the white house, and republican supporters want it paid for with public money. they're framing it as a national security priority — a direct pitch after the recent shooting incident. the campaign has escalated in the days since the attack, with trump's allies arguing the project is essential for hosting official events securely. no formal budget proposal has been submitted yet, but the price tag is already drawing attention. the white house complex has seen periodic upgrades before, but a $400mn ballroom would be one of the priciest single-room renovations in its history.
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