Republicans Add $1 Billion for White House Security to $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill

Republicans are proposing to include $1 billion for White House security upgrades in a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. The $1 billion is earmarked for security-related upgrades connected to the East Wing Modernization Project, the official name for the ballroom construction.

The legislation states that none of the funds may be used for non-security elements of the East Wing Modernization Project.

The upgrades include above-ground and below-ground security features. The proposed funding does not appear to be for the construction of the ballroom itself. Trump has repeatedly said the ballroom would be financed through personal contributions and private donors.

President Donald Trump defended the rising $400 million price tag of the ballroom on Wednesday. He claimed the White House ballroom project is coming in under budget. President Donald Trump said the project is ahead of schedule.

President Donald Trump stated the original price was 200 Million Dollars. President Donald Trump said the only reason the cost has changed is because after deep rooted studies it is approximately twice the size and a far higher quality than the original proposal.

President Donald Trump said the original proposal would not have been adequate to handle the necessary events, meetings, and even future Inaugurations. "The original price was 200 Million Dollars, the double sized, highest quality completed project will be something less than 400 Million Dollars.

It will be magnificent, safe, and secure! This was a necessary change, it was done long ago, but the Fake News failed to report it, trying to make it look like there was a cost overrun. " Several conservatives led by Sen.

Lindsey Graham have advocated the use of federal funding after the latest Trump assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The White House said it applauds Congress for the proposed funding. The White House said that Republicans rightly recognized the need for these funds.

” Sen. ” Democrats are expected to challenge portions of the broader legislation under the Byrd Rule. The ballroom-related funding is not likely to be a prime target for Democrats under the Byrd Rule.