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Republicans Use Ballroom Security as Trump Referendum

Updated 2026-05-12 01:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

Senate Republicans plan to use the $1 billion security request for the new White House ballroom as a referendum on President Trump's safety. The move aims to capitalize on political tensions surrounding Trump.

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Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety

Senate Republican leaders plan to turn the political fight over the $1 billion request for security upgrades tied to the new White House ballroom into a referendum on Presiden

2026-05-12 01:32 UTC