Trump’s ballroom dream sparks big money meltdown in Senate

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSenate Republican leaders are poised to abandon a proposed $1 billion security package for the White House complex and Donald Trump’s ballroom, following significant pushback from within their own party. Lawmakers questioned the timing and lack of detailed justification for the Secret Service’s request, which was intended to be added to a larger bill restoring funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol. The security proposal faced immediate criticism from several GOP members who raised concerns about the cost and allocation of taxpayer dollars, especially amid voter concerns over basic affordability. Internal wrangling also includes a controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund for Donald Trump’s allies and his public criticism of the Senate, further exacerbating tensions within the Republican party. The bill now primarily contains funding for ICE and Border Patrol, which Republicans aim to pass using a budget maneuver, but its passage still hinges on parliamentary approval and unified Republican support. In fullGOP civil war derails Trump’s ‘billion-dollar ballroom’ planThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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