Trump Administration
$900M To Make The White House Great Again?!?
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The Trump administration’s plan to upgrade the White House is costing a whole lot of green … because the president wants to spend over $900 million to update the property … and taxpayers are on the hook for most of the bill.
The Washington Post revealed the higher-than-expected number in an article published Wednesday, citing records the outlet reviewed.
The report says the Trump administration pooled funding from federal agencies and private donors — instead of securing money directly from Congress — with the total cost ballooning to at least $927 million.
The money Trump scrounged together has gone into a fund earmarked for routine maintenance for the White House — which usually only has a couple million dollars in it. However, the Post claims the Trump administration has moved $875 million into the account.
While Trump’s East Wing ballroom is part of the expenses, it’s not the only construction project that factors into the cost. A helipad, two fountains, and a planned visitor screening facility are also contributing to the eye-popping figure.
Of course, a federal court recently threw a wrench into the Administration’s construction plans … ruling the executive branch can’t sidestep Congress with regard to building the infamous ballroom that’s been the subject of months of drama.
The case — which specifically zeroes in on the ballroom and not all construction projects the White House is working on — is moving on to the Supreme Court … to test who really controls the power of the purse.
Turns out … making the White House great again is expensive as hell!!!
