Ballrooms, Bullets, and the National Security Ruse The latest White House shooting has brought attention to a contentious issue that has been simmering in the background: the construction of a $1 billion ballroom on the White House grounds.
Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed a request to resume work on the project, citing the need for enhanced security.
However, it's unclear whether this is truly about keeping the President safe or if it's another example of the administration's penchant for using national security as a pretext for lavish spending.