Trump administration set to spend $900 million on White House construction projects - report

Instead of securing money directly from Congress, the administration has gathered funds from other agencies and private donors and directed them to an account for routine maintenance.

The Trump administration is expected to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects that will be fueled in part by taxpayer dollars without the approval of Congress, according to a new report from The Washington Post.  In addition to the demolition of the East Wing and subsequent White House ballro

Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, Washington Post reports  Reuters

Funds gathered by the administration were directed to an account for routine maintenance of the White House.

Instead of securing money directly from Congress, the records show, the administration has pieced together funding from other agencies and private donors.