White House remodel costs creeping toward $1 billion according to latest report

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump's makeover of the White House and its grounds could cost up to $927 million, significantly higher than the previously estimated $600 million, according to a report fromThe Washington PostAccording to public budget records cited by the Post, the administration is funding the projects by diverting $875 million into the Executive Residence account, drawing from private donors, the Secret Service, and the White House Military Office. Planned updates include building a new ballroom in place of the demolished East Wing, making improvements to Lafayette Square, and adding a helipad and visitor screening center. A White House spokesperson defended the renovations as necessary security and aesthetic upgrades, citing the need for drone-proof structures for large events. The D.C. Court of Appeals recently ordered a halt to above-ground construction, ruling that the administration must secure congressional approval for the project. In fullTrump’s White House construction costs could soar above $900 million: reportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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