Trump Claims Drones Would 'Bounce Off' His New $400 Million White House Ballroom Roof

Published on 5/19/2026, 4:56:18 PM

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Trump Claims Drones Would 'Bounce Off' His New $400 Million White House Ballroom Roof Published By, Last Updated: May 19, 2026, 22:26 IST Trump said the structure had been designed with strong security features and suggested it could even withstand aerial attacks.
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House in Washington.
(AFP photo) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that drones would “bounce off" the roof of his new $400 million White House ballroom, as he showcased the construction site of the controversial project in Washington.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the structure had been designed with strong security features and suggested it could even withstand aerial attacks.
“The entire roof is developed for military.

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Published May 19, 2026.

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