Critics mock the new White House ballroom, but modern security is no joke

This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner should have been the same as any other: a beloved, annual tradition that brings together the media, politicians, and administration officials to celebrate our free press, build relationships, and honor the First Amendment. Instead, the event served as a reminder of the urgent need to modernize and secure the White House complex.

The third assassination attempt of President Donald Trump proves these are no longer random acts. This is a pattern.