Senate Republicans propose package including $1bn that could go to Trump ballroom
New immigration enforcement package could fund security of $400m ‘East Wing modernization project’
TL;DR
- Senate Republicans released a $1bn immigration enforcement funding package.
- The package includes funds that could be used for security measures related to Donald Trump's East Wing modernization project and its ballroom.
- The bill specifies funds for 'security adjustments and upgrades' within the White House Compound perimeter.
- The White House claims the ballroom construction will be funded by private donors, not taxpayer money.
- Democrats, including Senators Richard Durbin and Brian Schatz, criticized the proposal, labeling it a 'vanity ballroom project' and a partisan effort.
- The proposed funding is intended to support the United States Secret Service.