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GOP turns White House ballroom security into Trump safety referendum

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Senate Republican leaders are framing the debate over a $1 billion security funding request for the White House ballroom as a critical issue for President Trump's safety. Democrats view the cost as a political liability, while Republicans, led by John Thune, argue the funds are necessary for the Secret Service to protect the president, citing recent assassination attempts. Internal Republican discussions, including a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, aim to reconcile differing views on the funding, with some senators preferring private donations. AI

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GOP turns White House ballroom security into Trump safety referendum

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety

    <p>Senate Republican leaders plan to turn<strong> </strong>the political fight over the $1 billion request for security upgrades tied to the new <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/democrats-trump-white-house-ballroom-vote" target="_blank">White House ballroom</a> into a re…

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