Military upgrading facilities at White House, administration says

Record ID: 2371530

  • Title: Military upgrading facilities at White House, administration says
  • Date: 30th March 2026
  • Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MARCH 30, 2026) (REUTERS) WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY KAROLINE LEAVITT ENTERING ROOM AND APPROACHING LECTERN (SOUNDBITE) (English) WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY, KAROLINE LEAVITT, IN EXCHANGE WITH OFF-CAMERA REPORTER, SAYING: REPORTER: “Can you tell us more about this massive military complex underneath the president’s new ballroom?” LEAVITT:
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  • Keywords: Donald Trump POTUS White House
  • Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES
  • City: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES
  • Country: US
  • Topics: North America,Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA001868430032026RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:The Trump administration said on Monday (March 30) that the military is making upgrades to facilities at the White House.
    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to provide details when asked about reports of a large underground military complex beneath the president’s new ballroom.
    In an exchange with a reporter, Leavitt said she was not able to elaborate, adding that the military was carrying out upgrades but that she was not privy to further information at this time.
    (Production: Jose Pablo Diaz)
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