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Trump says WHCD shooting highlights need for ballroom

President Trump said that the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday highlights the need for a ballroom at the White House.  “I didn’t want to say this but this is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White Hous

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Trump says WHCD shooting highlights need for ballroomPresident Trump said that the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday highlights the need for a ballroom at the White House.  “I didn’t want to say this but this is why we have to have all of the attributes of what we’re planning at the White Hous
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