Trump leverages Hilton shooting to push White House ballroom plan

After a gunman was arrested at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump said the incident underscored the need for a larger, more secure White House ballroom and pressed ahead with a $400 million project featuring advanced defenses such as drone-proof, bulletproof glass, stating the security measures would prevent such scares; the event drew both political commentary and support from some lawmakers, including Senator John Fetterman, who urged building the venue for national events.