The White House is increasing the pressure on skeptical Republicans who are questioning the $1 billion price tag for security funding related to the president’s ballroom renovation project.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran attended a private lunch meeting Tuesday afternoon with Senate Republicans, where he was pressed for details on which part of the funding would go to secure the ballroom and what would be used for other purposes, according to senators leaving the meeting. Curran argued the funding would bolster security for the whole East Wing complex and other protective measures, not just the ballroom.
