Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom
Senate Republican leaders are likely to abandon a $1 billion security proposal for the White House and President Trump's ballroom due to insufficient party support. The proposal faced criticism from GOP lawmakers regarding its cost and timing, particularly as it was tied to a larger immigration funding bill. Ongoing discussions among Republicans indicate a struggle to balance party priorities and address concerns from both sides of the aisle.
- ▪Senate Republican leaders are expected to abandon a $1 billion security proposal for the White House and Trump's ballroom.
- ▪The proposal faced backlash from GOP lawmakers questioning its cost and the use of taxpayer dollars.
- ▪Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged ongoing vote issues and complications in moving the agenda.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRepublicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroomSenate Republican leaders are expected to abandon a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol HillByMARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press, KEVIN FREKING Associated Press, and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 12:11 AM1:43The Ballroom construction site can be seen as President Donald Trump tours the area at the White House, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington.
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