After another shooting nearby, Trump again used it in his narrative of permanent threat and militarized spectacle
After another shooting nearby, Trump again used it in his narrative of permanent threat and militarized spectacle
Weekend Editor
Published
May 24, 2026 11:00AM (EDT)
President Trump continues to use his plans for an ultra-secure ballroom to create a fortress-like White House complex in light of recent incidents of security breaches and threats. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
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