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Trump defends higher ballroom costs, targets less than $400 million

Amid mounting scrutiny, President Trump staunchly supports the ballooning budget for a new White House ballroom, claiming the total will remain below 400 million dollars. This statement coincides with a Republican-led push for a billion-dollar allocation meant for the Secret Service, potentially earmarked for the ballroom's construction.

6 May 2026 6:28 pm