How 'Bulletproof' White House Ballroom Would Change Trump’s Security
Summary
President Donald Trump proposed building a bulletproof, drone-proof ballroom with a large underground military bunker beneath it as a security measure after a suspected shooter was stopped at a hotel event. The ballroom plan stalled due to legal issues but gained renewed attention following the recent security incident involving a gunman targeting senior officials.Key Facts
- A suspected shooter was stopped at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- The shooter was named Cole Allen, a teacher from California, and was armed with multiple weapons.
- One Secret Service agent was wounded but released from the hospital.
- President Trump said the proposed ballroom would be more secure than public venues like the hotel.
- The $400 million ballroom would be bulletproof and drone-proof, hosting up to 1,000 guests.
- An underground bunker with advanced military security features is planned under the ballroom.
- The project faced legal setbacks because it requires demolishing the East Wing of the White House.
- Security experts say an on-site ballroom would be safer than off-site venues but could also be a target if it became predictable.
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