Trump's Justice Department is citing a thwarted attack on a UFC fight at the White House as justification for the White House ballroom project.
Officials say the planned ballroom would shield the grounds from drones and bullets with sophisticated security features atop the structure.
Critics argue Trump is using recent violence to justify a project that requires congressional approval he has not obtained.
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As federal courts have looked skeptically at President Donald Trump’s assertion that he can construct a massive new ballroom at the White House without approval from lawmakers, he’s increasingly pointed to alleged attempts to harm him as a reason why the project should continue apace.
