President Donald Trump defended the cost and scope of his White House ballroom project while showing reporters the sprawling construction site. He said the building would be designed to withstand potential drone attacks and that its roof would feature its own 'drone empire' to help protect Washington from future threats. Trump has said the ballroom’s construction will be funded through $400 million in private donations. However, Senate Republicans are seeking $1 billion in taxpayer funding for the Secret Service to cover security upgrades for the ballroom and other structures being built beneath it. #usa #news #ballroom #whitehouse #donaldtrump