President Donald Trump, facing a Senate Republican mutiny, said Thursday that he doesn't "need money for the ballroom," drawing a distinction between the ballroom and proposed White House security improvements.
May 21, 2026 1:37 PM EDT
President Donald Trump, facing a Senate Republican mutiny, said Thursday that he doesn't "need money for the ballroom."
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Asked about Senate Republicans dropping a proposed $1 billion for White House security and his ballroom project, Trump said, "I'm making a gift of the ballroom."
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