Justice Department Cites Security Needs for White House Ballroom

A senior official from the Justice Department emphasized that a new ballroom with planned features such as a “Drone Port and Sniper Nests” could effectively prevent efforts to attack events such as the recent UFC event.

The Trump administration highlighted that the prevention of an attack during the Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House grounds demonstrates the essential nature of the proposed ballroom. This incident, they argue, underscores the need for the President to proceed with the construction.

The Justice Department has filed a request with a federal appeals court to allow President Donald Trump to continue the building of this planned facility. The administration suggests that this new structure would enhance security measures required for hosting significant events on the White House property.