House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that security protocols for major events need reassessment after Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, claiming the shooting highlighted the necessity of a White House ballroom.
“Secret Service performed excellently; brave individuals present.” “Clearly, we have to consider security precautions,” Johnson said to reporters on Monday upon arriving at the US Capitol.
He emphasized the significance of the event: “The president, the vice president, and the speaker of the House were present, which are the first three in the line of succession … at least half the Cabinet was also there.”
Johnson stated that Saturday night’s episode illustrated why President Donald Trump ought to build a White House ballroom, reflecting the arguments presented by the administration.
“This is the reason we require the ballroom.” It truly is. The president is correct about that. “We require a venue that is sufficiently secure to hold events of this nature without significant national security issues,” the Louisiana Republican stated.
DHS funding: In the wake of the shooting, pressures are increasing on Capitol Hill for Congress to finally approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been non-operational since mid-February.
Earlier this month, the Senate passed a bill to fund the department, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, but House Republican leaders have not brought it to the floor for a vote.
The speaker was vague when questioned by Xenix News’ Lauren Fox about when he would present DHS funding for a vote. However, he stated that the issue was “urgent.”
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