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 multiple White House construction projects, including an East Wing ballroom, a helipad, fountains, and a visitor screening facility.
- Funding for the projects was gathered from federal agencies and private donors instead of directly from Congress, with about $875 million moved into the White House Repair and Restoration account, which typically holds only a few million dollars.
- Of the total, $500 million came from the Secret Service and the White House Military Office, $305 million from private donors, and $70 million from an unidentified source.
- A federal court ruled that the executive branch cannot bypass Congress for the East Wing ballroom project, and the case is advancing to the Supreme Court to decide on budget control.
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How Trump's construction projects are costing taxpayers
President Trump is pressing ahead with an ambitious effort to reshape Washington with new construction and renovations. The White House projects alone are now estimated to cost at least $900 million, with taxpayers funding a significant portion, despite earlier promises that private donors would cover most of the bill. White House correspondent Liz Landers takes a closer look.
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