President Trump is seeking $1 billion in taxpayer funding to implement advanced security measures for the White House ballroom, including a drone-proof steel roof and a potential military drone port on the rooftop. The proposed security upgrades would be in addition to the $400 million already raised from private tech and defense companies for the ballroom's construction. This comes as the Pentagon has recently issued new guidelines for protecting critical infrastructure from drone threats.
Background
The White House has been undertaking a major renovation of its East Wing, including a new ballroom project that has received significant private funding from major tech and defense companies. This comes amid growing concerns about drone security threats to government buildings.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 21, 2026 at 02:59 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10