What to know about the “massive” military bunker beneath Trump’s ballroom
Details of the facility are usually secret, but Trump has been talking openly about his plans.
From The Times
April 3, 2026

President Trump has been talking about his plans for the military bunker beneath what was once the East Wing, details of which are usually kept secret, as he tries to justify his White House renovation.

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