Congressional Republicans are preparing bills to grant approval for President Donald Trump‘s ballroom after the correspondents’ dinner shooting sparked serious security concerns for him and his Cabinet.
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) both announced on Sunday they will introduce bills that would give congressional approval for the ballroom.
Sheehy framed the move as “common sense,” saying it is an “embarrassment to the strongest nation on earth that we cannot host gatherings in our nation’s capital, including ones attended by our President, without the threat of violence and attempted assassinations.”
“This week I will introduce and seek unanimous consent for legislation providing express approval for construction of a Presidential ballroom,” Sheehy posted on X. “A President of any party should be able to host events in a secure area without attendees worrying about their safety. This is common sense. Let’s get it done.”
Boebert also said she is “working”
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