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Johnson defends Trump ballroom as 'a donation to the country'

House Republicans say a $1 billion earmark for security upgrades to President Trump’s ballroom will remain in their budget reconciliation bill despite Democratic criticism.

Published May 13, 2026, 4:57 PM EDT | WFMZZ

House Republicans are confident the $1 billion earmark for security upgrades to President Donald Trump’s ballroom will remain in their budget reconciliation bill, despite public condemnation from Democrats. Johnson defended the funding as "a donation to the country."