Breakdown of $1 Billion Request for Trump's White House Ballroom Project

ABC News has obtained a detailed breakdown of the $1 billion funding request submitted by the White House for President Donald Trump’s East Wing renovation, which includes the construction of a new ballroom. U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran presented the plan to Senate Republicans, allocating funds across security hardening ($220 million), visitor screening ($180 million), training ($175 million), protectee enhancements ($175 million), technology ($150 million), and national events ($100 million). The administration argues the spending is necessary following an assassination attempt on Trump, but the proposal faces significant skepticism. Republican Senator John Kennedy expressed concerns about adding to the deficit, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune attempts to include it in the reconciliation process despite needing 50 votes. Democrats strongly oppose the measure, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizing the expenditure as excessive amidst rising consumer costs. The request, which is separate from the annual Secret Service budget, must also survive rigorous parliamentary review to avoid being ruled extraneous.