"The fund could be used for Secret Service 'enhancements' related to the East Wing project, 'including above-ground and below-ground security features.'"
"Clare Slattery stated that the bill 'does not fund ballroom construction' but 'provides funds for Secret Service enhancements that will ensure all presidents, their families and their staffs are adequately protected.'"
"Trump has personally pointed to the security features the ballroom would have, including thick bulletproof glass, and administration lawyers argued in court that security concerns justified continuing with the project."
"Ingle stated that the 'proposal would provide the Un...'}],"
The White House supports Congress's proposal for additional funding aimed at security infrastructure upgrades for the East Wing Modernization Project. The funds will specifically enhance Secret Service security features, both above and below ground, and cannot be allocated for non-security aspects. The funding is available until September 30, 2029, and does not authorize construction of a ballroom. The Trump administration emphasizes the necessity of these renovations for security, especially following a recent shooting incident.
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