Senate blocks federal security fund for Trump's White House ballroom

The US Senate rejected the security fund proposed by Republicans for Trump's White House ballroom project, finding it against Senate rules. Demo...

Scraper SystemMay 18, 2026, 07:39 PM

Senate blocks federal security fund for Trump's White House ballroom

In the US Senate, the federal security fund proposed by Republicans for President Trump's White House ballroom project was blocked for being against Senate rules. This decision came after Democrats' objections that taxpayer security funds should not be allocated to this project. Trump had stated that the approximately $400 million ballroom would be financed by private donors.

Republicans had requested that part of the $1 billion budget be allocated to this project to enhance presidential security following a shooting incident at a gala attended by Trump in April. Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough rejected the proposal, stating that this fund allocation was outside the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee and did not comply with the Byrd rule. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer shared this decision on social media, emphasizing that Americans do not need such a ballroom and taxpayers should not bear this expense.

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Republicans plan to revise the bill and continue the process. Trump's project at the White House draws attention along with other changes he has made to the presidential residence; such as adding gold details to the Oval Office and building a terrace in the south garden reminiscent of his club in Florida. The project continues despite legal objections from the National Protection Foundation.