Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in funding for White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, according to the Associated Press. The proposed boost is directed at security enhancements for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project.
The ballroom project has been a subject of discussion, with earlier assurances that it would be privately funded. Latin Times reported that the Senate GOP's move undercuts those private funding claims. The security upgrades are linked to an assassination attempt, as noted by the Daily Caller.
The addition of taxpayer funds for the ballroom security comes despite previous statements that the project would not rely on public money. The immigration enforcement bill, which now includes the security funding, is being advanced by Senate Republicans.
The Associated Press reported that the $1 billion was added to the immigration enforcement legislation as a proposed boost for President Trump. The Daily Caller highlighted the connection to an assassination attempt, while Latin Times emphasized that the funding request contradicts earlier assurances that the ballroom project would be privately financed.
No further details on the specific security measures or the timeline for the legislation were immediately available in the reports.
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