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.
The push for legislation comes two days after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner attended by the president. Lawmakers cite increased security threats as the reason to fund and speed up the construction.
Regarding the financing of the project, Mr. Graham added that private donations could be used for buying china and similar items.