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Court Allows $400M Trump Ballroom, Bunker After Hilton Shooting

4/28/2026

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Donald Trump said the Washington Hilton was “not particularly secure” and urged a $400 million ballroom with an underground bunker.
Suspected shooter Cole Allen opened fire at the hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and was arrested.
An appeals court let the administration resume building $400 million ballroom and underground bunker, noting that Secret Service officials said security and an underground facility would better protect the president than a hotel venue.

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Donald Trump said the Washington Hilton was “not particularly secure” and urged a $400 million ballroom with an underground bunker.
Suspected shooter Cole Allen opened fire at the hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and was arrested.
An appeals court let the administration resume building $400 million ballroom and underground bunker, noting that Secret Service officials said security and an underground facility would better protect the president than a hotel venue.