DOJ says White House shooting underscores ‘critical need’ for Trump’s ballroom

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Department of Justice is pushing for the immediate construction of a $400 million White House ballroom project, citing a recent shooting near a security checkpoint as proof of its "critical need" for national security. A filing from the Justice Department details "top secret" features of the proposed ballroom, including a drone-proof roof, missile-resistant columns, blast-proof glass, bomb shelters and military installations.Government lawyers argue the ballroom is essential for the president to perform constitutional duties safely, protecting against threats and replacing "vulnerable tents" used for events. The project faces a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation seeking to block construction, which the DOJ called a “great attack on our Country.”The recent incident involved 21-year-old Nasire Best, who was fatally shot by the Secret Service after opening fire near a White House checkpoint, injuring a bystander.In fullTrump officials rush to court to say Secret Service shooting is why the White House needs a ballroomThank 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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