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Aug 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM ET
Trump cites national security for White House ballroom
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The Trump administration says the new White House ballroom is urgently needed for national security. It argues the facility would help protect the president, staff, and guests from attacks as the Supreme Court weighs a challenge to the ballroom.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: The Trump administration says the White House ballroom is urgently needed for national security to protect the president, staff, and guests from attacks.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET
WHERE: White House, Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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