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On cam: Trump justifies $400MN 'bunker' ballroom after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

videosPublished on Apr 26, 2026 11:04 AM IST
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Donald Trump is now using the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting scare to defend his controversial decision to host major events in his ultra‑secure, reportedly $400 million “bunker” ballroom. In this video, we break down Trump’s on‑camera justification: why he says traditional venues like the Washington Hilton are no longer safe enough, how the latest gunfire incident has handed him fresh talking points, and what this means for presidential security going forward. We’ll look at what makes this custom‑built ballroom different — from layered protection and controlled perimeters to tighter screening — and why critics argue it doubles as a political theatre set as much as a safety upgrade.

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