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Trump Promises $400M Ballroom After Washington Hilton Shooting

4/27/2026

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DOJ sent a letter to National Trust for Historic Preservation linking shooting to ballroom lawsuit.
Gunfire erupted outside Washington Hilton during the event attended by 2,300 people.
President Donald Trump said donations will fund $400 million ballroom and money will cover bunker and upgrades.
Appeals court lifted block and set June 5 hearing.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) endorsed the ballroom as a necessity.

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DOJ sent a letter to National Trust for Historic Preservation linking shooting to ballroom lawsuit.
Gunfire erupted outside Washington Hilton during the event attended by 2,300 people.
President Donald Trump said donations will fund $400 million ballroom and money will cover bunker and upgrades.
Appeals court lifted block and set June 5 hearing.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) endorsed the ballroom as a necessity.