White House Ballroom Security Upgrade Needed After Gunman Tries to Enter Correspondents' Dinner

Within hours of a gunman attempting to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump leveraged the incident to pitch his ambitious plans for a new ballroom project within the White House. As officials and journalists evacuated the scene, Trump cited the Washington Hilton’s perceived vulnerability as justification for investing in enhanced security measures at the White House. The correspondent’s dinner, typically held at the historic hotel, was marred by an armed shooter who managed to evade security before being apprehended. In response, Trump emphasized the need for superior security features at the White House, comparing them favorably to those of the proposed ballroom project. Trump’s remarks came as several high-ranking officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, accompanied him during a hastily convened press conference.