Secret Service Funds Redirected to White House Ballroom

Three hundred fifty million dollars earmarked for Secret Service security upgrades has been quietly rerouted—raising alarms among Democrats who suspect it’s funding a White House ballroom project, despite the President’s vow that taxpayer money wouldn’t touch it. Congress had previously rejected a billion-dollar request for the ballroom, but now the administration appears to be sidestepping that decision, especially as the project’s cost has ballooned to six hundred million. Senators like Grassley are stunned, unaware of the move, while Merkley calls it a deceptive tactic, possibly illegal. The White House counters that private donors and the President cover most costs, framing the East Wing modernization as essential security infrastructure. But with Congress holding the purse strings, questions mount about whether the President is legally and ethically using funds lawmakers approved for security—not luxury. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85346ab7c72f1d06