Republicans skeptical on funding security for ballroom while White House amps up pressure
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The White House is intensifying efforts to address Republican skepticism over the $1 billion security funding linked to the president’s ballroom renovation project.
- Secret Service Director Sean Curran met privately with Senate Republicans to clarify the allocation of the funds, explaining which portions would secure the ballroom versus other uses.
- Curran emphasized that the funding would enhance security across the entire East Wing complex and support additional protective measures beyond just the ballroom.