The original cost for the renovations was estimated to be $200 million
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The Trump administration’s White House renovation costs have soared to nearly $1 billion, far exceeding initial estimates, according to reports
On Friday, Aug. 7, the federal appeals court blocked construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom without congressional approval
The Trump administration has continued to defend the renovations, saying they would help the White House host large state events and reduce the need for temporary structures
President Donald Trump’s White House makeover has a new price tag — nearly $1 billion, per reports.
The Trump administration…
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