Former President Trump attributed the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, to delays in constructing a secure dining hall at the White House. Trump emphasized the need for a large, secure dining facility within the White House, which he claims would have prevented the incident. The construction project, initiated in July 2025, aims to build an 8,300-square-meter banquet hall funded by private donations. The project has faced legal challenges, including lawsuits from preservation organizations and rulings from Federal Judge Richard Leon, who halted above-ground construction due to lack of congressional authorization. While underground safety facilities are allowed to proceed, the main banquet hall's construction remains suspended, leaving the project in a legal impasse.