Senator Backs Proposed White House Ballroom as Security Upgrade
A Pennsylvania senator endorsed construction of a hardened ballroom at the White House, citing security risks after an April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Officials described the structure as extending six stories underground with steel and thick glass.
msnbc.comA Pennsylvania senator said the proposed White House ballroom would provide a secure facility for large events and presidential operations. The senator made the comments during an interview segment on "The Katie Miller Podcast" published Tuesday. The discussion addressed security concerns following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25.
The senator described the event as real and referenced the crowded conditions at the dinner venue. The senator stated that the line of succession was present in a confined space during the dinner.
“Now more than a third of my party thinks that was a hoax, that’s wild. The senator said construction could begin immediately even if not completed during the current term. The senator compared the project to planting a tree whose shade would benefit future occupants. Security at the White House is tighter than ever since April's shooting at the correspondents' dinner.”
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