Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, Washington Post reports
The administration plans to spend at least $927 million on construction, while private donations and $70 million with no identified source raise transparency concerns.
- The Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on White House construction and modernization projects, including an East Wing ballroom, a helipad, fountains, and a visitor screening facility.
- The administration pooled money from federal agencies and private donors into an account normally used for routine White House maintenance, increasing its balance by about $875 million instead of obtaining funds through Congress.
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Trump’s White House construction costs could soar above $900 million: report
President Donald Trump’s ongoing makeover of the White House and its grounds could ultimately cost more than $900 million, with much of the funding coming from taxpayers, according to a report.
The Trump administration plans to spend approximately $900 million to construct and modernize the White House complex, combining government agency budgets and private donations. However, this massive expenditure has not been approved by Congress, which has sparked controversy. A federal court has blocked construction of the East Wing ballroom, but Trump has announced he will challenge this decision in the Supreme Court.
The planned construction projects on the White House grounds will cost at least 927 million dollars (nearly 804 million euros), reports The Washington Post. The newspaper writes that this is significantly more than previously reported and that most of the costs will be paid by the taxpayer.
The Trump administration is planning construction projects on the White House grounds for at least 900 million dollars. An appeals court demands Congress's approval for this.
Shady $70M account revealed at center of Trump power grab to remake White House: report
President Donald Trump funneled nearly $1 billion for a White House overhaul through a little-known maintenance account, including $70 million with no identified source, confidential records show.The Washington Post, reviewing confidential contracts and planning documents, found the administration p...
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