Trump’s $600m ballroom security argument has one big problem buried underground

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Trump showed off construction progress of the White House ballroom on August 22, boasting about his recent win at the Supreme Court, which allowed him to continue building the structure, temporarily (realDonaldTrump / TruthSocial)Former officials argue President Donald Trump's justification for a $600 million White House ballroom is undermined by an existing nuclear-proof bunker completed under Barack Obama. White House spokespeople counter that the new East Wing project is necessary to add modern security features, including drone-proof structures for large events. The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering an emergency appeal to halt the project after lower courts ruled it requires congressional approval. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an order allowing construction crews to continue work on the facility while the court considers the case. Donald Trump criticized opposition to the project as disloyal, arguing the subterranean complex contains critical military infrastructure vital to national security. In fullWhite House secret bunker undermines Trump’s security case for $600m ballroom: reportMore bulletinsThank 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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