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Critics mock the new White House ballroom, but modern security is no joke

Every administration has a responsibility to adapt to the realities of the moment

By Brett L. Tolman Fox News

Published June 8, 2026 7:00am EDT

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Sen John Fetterman on why he supports a new White House ballroom

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman discusses why he supports a White House ballroom and the aftermath of the latest assassination attempt against President Donald Trump. (The Katie Miller Podcast)

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This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner should have been the same as any other: a beloved, annual tradition that brings together the media, politicians, and administration officials to celebrate our free press, build relationships, and honor the First Amendment. Instead, the event served as a reminder of the urgent need to modernize and secure the White House complex.

The third assassination attempt of President Donald Trump proves these are no longer random acts. This is a pattern.

The reality is that our nation’s security has changed. Risks have evolved, and today’s threats are far more sophisticated than they were even a decade ago. Beyond politics, this is about the safety of modern democratic institutions and........

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