Trump admin redirects Secret Service funding to ‘White House security measures’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Office of Management and Budget announced a redirection of $352 million in Secret Service funding towards "White House security measures." Sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post that these funds are intended to support the construction of a 90,000 square foot ballroom in the East Wing, a project desired by the president. The projected cost for the ballroom has increased from an initial $200 million, which was to be privately funded, to $600 million, with approximately half now expected to come from taxpayer dollars. The $352 million was originally allocated to the Secret Service to enhance personnel, training and technology following assassination attempts on the president. Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about the reallocation, with some criticizing it as a "vanity project" and urging the president to honor his commitment to private funding. In fullTrump’s budget office quietly redirects $352M to White House ‘security’ as ballroom construction continuesThank 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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