Press Sec. Leavitt: W.H. Ballroom Will Allow Cabinet Members to Gather Without Fear of Political Violence

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LEAVITT: “The president is absolutely right. It's why the White House ballroom project is not just a fun project for President Trump, like you will read in the media. it is actually critical for our national security, that a larger, secure building on this complex, which is the most secure complex in the world, is built, to accommodate not only large amounts of guests, but also the president, the vice president, members of the cabinet, the line of succession in this country should be able to gather freely in safety without the fear of threats or political violence. And the White House ballroom will provide that. And so it's critical that we get this project done as quickly as possible.”