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Trump says ‘only a Hispanic could survive’ fall from White House ballroom
Trump used the reception to promote his $600 million ballroom project and cite a New York Times/Siena poll showing his Hispanic approval at 26 percent.
- President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception marking National Hispanic Heritage Month, praising the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans.
- Trump warned guests about the height of the construction area after inviting them to step onto the floor of the planned ballroom.
- He joked that only a Hispanic person could survive a fall from the site and said he was therefore not particularly worried about their safety, drawing cheers from some attendees.
- Trump also promoted the ballroom project during remarks that lasted nearly an hour and described plans involving a tunnel and a drone facility.
- The reception was the first Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of Trump’s second administration and came as his campaign worked to maintain support among Hispanic voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Donald Trump Says ‘Only a Hispanic Could Survive’ White House Ballroom Fall
President Donald Trump drew cheers at a White House Hispanic Heritage Month reception on Wednesday. It came after he joked that only a Hispanic could survive a fall from the construction site of his planned ballroom. Hence, the president added that he was “not overly worried” about their safety. Donald Trump made the comment while […]
Trump says ‘only a Hispanic could survive’ fall from White House ballroom
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Total News Sources17
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
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- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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