{"id":28889,"date":"2026-05-21T08:16:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=28889"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:16:42","slug":"trump-says-new-white-house-ballroom-will-be-drone-proof-and-protect-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=28889","title":{"rendered":"Trump Says New White House Ballroom Will Be \u201cDrone-Proof\u201d and Protect D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"

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President Trump says the White House ballroom under construction will be far more than an elegant event venue. According to the president, the massive new addition will feature advanced defensive capabilities designed to protect the White House and even Washington, D.C., from modern aerial threats.\n<\/p>\n

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From The National News Desk:\n<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump took reporters to his ballroom construction site on Tuesday for a press gaggle, telling them the roof will be \u201cdrone-proof\u201d and \u201cmissile-proof\u201d once it\u2019s complete.\n<\/p>\n

He described the ballroom as a major architectural addition to the White House complex and said the facility would feature state-of-the-art security technology capable of protecting against modern aerial threats.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have a massive drone capacity. Not only is it drone-proof, if a drone hits it, it bounces off. It won\u2019t have any impact,\u201d Trump said.<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n

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The president went on to describe the project as both a security enhancement and a long-term investment in the White House itself. According to President Trump, the structure\u2019s elevated roofline and 360-degree view of Washington will allow it to serve as a strategic protective asset for the nation\u2019s capital, while also functioning as a permanent venue for state dinners and diplomatic gatherings. The President also that the roof will function as a \u201cdrone port,\u201d further highlighting the role it will play in protecting \u201call of Washington.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

President Trump also emphasized that the ballroom is being privately funded rather than paid for by taxpayers. He said the project is being financed by donors and his own contributions, calling it a \u201cgift to the United States of America.\u201d That claim comes as Senate Republicans face resistance in Congress after a proposal to include additional White House security funding in a broader immigration enforcement package was ruled out of bounds by the Senate parliamentarian.\n<\/p>\n

The president has long argued that the White House lacks a modern event space capable of hosting large-scale functions without relying on temporary tents and other temporary infrastructure. The ballroom, once completed, would dramatically expand the White House\u2019s capacity for official events while also incorporating new security technologies designed for an era of growing drone warfare and aerial threats.\n<\/p>\n

As global tensions rise and security concerns evolve, projects like this underscore how warfare and defense are rapidly changing. From Israel to Ukraine to threats here at home, drones and advanced aerial systems are increasingly becoming central to modern conflict. As intercessors, we should continue praying for wisdom for our leaders, protection over our nation, and discernment as America navigates growing international instability and security challenges.\n<\/p>\n

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How are you praying for America\u2019s leaders and the protection of our nation? Share your prayers below.<\/h4>\n

(Excerpt from The National News Desk. Photo Credit: The White House \u2013 https:\/\/x.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/2018796378387046714)
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