Key Republican senators are proposing a bill to authorize $400 million in federal funds for the construction of a White House ballroom planned by President Donald Trump. Republicans in Congress have outlined multiple proposals to advance the project, with some calling specifically for taxpayer funding.
The push to fund and accelerate construction comes two days after a shooting at a dinner attended by the president, specifically the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Lawmakers are citing increased security concerns and threats following the incident as the primary justification for the project.
Despite these renewed calls, the project still faces an uphill climb in Congress. Regarding the costs, Mr. Graham suggested that while federal funds would be used for construction, private donations could be used for buying china and other items.