Trump’s New White House Ballroom: A Bunker‑Like Dome With Drone Tech

Donald Trump introduced fresh details about a massive new space at the White House that he says will look like a bunker and can host up to 1, 000 guests. The building is planned to be 90, 000 square feet, larger than the historic residence itself. Trump told reporters that the structure will have a hardened roof and thick titanium fencing so strong that even a bulldozer cannot break it. He claims the walls will be made of “impenetrable steel” and that the windows, 4 inches thick, are a special glass that lets people see through it as if it were invisible. The ballroom is part of a six‑story underground complex that will include a military hospital and research facilities. Trump did not explain what the research would focus on, but he emphasized that the whole project is meant to improve security after a recent attempt on his life at a Washington hotel. He also announced that the roof will serve as a drone base capable of hosting unlimited drones and designed to deflect any attacks without damage. “It’s a drone‑proof roof, ” he said, adding that it would protect the entire capital.Trump is asking Congress to fund $1 billion for these security upgrades. Some Democrats and a few Republicans have criticized the request as extravagant, especially while Americans face rising fuel costs and the fallout from Trump’s conflict with Iran. The president, a billionaire real‑estate developer, insists that the ballroom is necessary for large events and will provide a safer venue than existing White House spaces. The White House has declined to give more information about the project. Trump’s description of the new ballroom and its underground facilities has sparked debate over spending priorities and national security needs. The proposal remains controversial as the country heads toward the November midterm elections.