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Trump Seeks $400 M Ballroom After Attack, Critics Rally

5/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is asking Congress for $400 million to build a White House ballroom after the assassination attempt at White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Democrats say the $400 million request shows a disconnect from voters struggling with costs.
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and Sen. Corey Booker (D-N.J.) criticized the proposal, saying people cannot afford groceries and it exploits the assassination attempt.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supported earmarking $400 million for the ballroom.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is asking Congress for $400 million to build a White House ballroom after the assassination attempt at White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Democrats say the $400 million request shows a disconnect from voters struggling with costs.
Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and Sen. Corey Booker (D-N.J.) criticized the proposal, saying people cannot afford groceries and it exploits the assassination attempt.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supported earmarking $400 million for the ballroom.