Trump Privately Fumes Over Imperiled Ballroom Funds

“President Trump aired his displeasure with the Senate rules referee during a Monday call with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, criticizing her decision to block a filibuster-proof vote on security money for his East Wing renovation and ballroom,” Semafor reports.

“The president is leaning on the Senate to deliver $1 billion in new Secret Service funding — including $200 million associated with the demolition of the East Wing for his ballroom and other facilities — as part of a larger immigration enforcement funding bill. Doing so would also put Congress’ imprimatur on the stalled ballroom project, which could help restart construction above ground.”