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UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
May 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Trump unveils White House ballroom bunker defenses
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Trump unveiled construction of the White House ballroom’s fortress-like defenses above and deep below.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Unveiled White House ballroom construction featuring missile defense, drone capacity, and security features.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
WHERE: White House, Washington, D.C.
WHY: To present the White House ballroom’s above- and below-ground security and defense features.
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