— Former officials say the White House already has a secret nuclear-proof bunker buried deep underground and built in secret after 9/11, directly undercutting Trump's argument that he needs a massive new ballroom to provide a secure, hardened facility for himself and future presidents, according to the Washington Post.
Trump has claimed the proposed $400 million ballroom would serve as a hardened facility for presidents during emergencies, but the existence of the existing underground complex — which was constructed without public announcement — undermines that justification. The revelation comes amid ongoing congressional debate over the ballroom's funding, with the Senate parliamentarian having already blocked an initial attempt to include it in a spending package.Follow @MaxOsintIntel
