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How outlets cover Trump · Apr 26 – Apr 27, 2026

Trump and Fetterman Call for White House Ballroom After Dinner Shooting

So far one rated right-leaning outlet has covered this. No left-leaning or center outlet has picked it up yet.

Lead article · The IndependentWhy Trump, MAGA and Fetterman say correspondents' dinner shooting seals deal for $400M White House ballroom
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · THE INDEPENDENT

After a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Donald Trump and Senator John Fetterman argued that the incident strengthened the case for Trump’s proposed $400 million White House ballroom. The project had already been halted by a federal judge.

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redstate.comAPR 26 · 8:45 PM ET
Build the Ballroom Now: Fetterman Slams TDS Post-WHCA ChaosTrump reiterated his call for the ballroom, arguing that it would provide a more secure venue for events involving government leaders.CRED 43BAL 20 PORTRAYS TRUMP: FAVORABLE
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