REPORT: White House Construction Projects Reportedly Swell To At Least $900 MillionLeena Nasir
Entertainment Reporter
August 12, 2026 6:17 PM ET
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Multiple construction projects on the White House grounds have reportedly soared to at least $900 million.
The Washington Post reported on the higher-than-expected costs Wednesday, stating that the price tag, previously estimated at approximately $600 million, will largely be covered by taxpayers.
Rather than securing money directly from Congress, the administration appears to have gathered funding from private donations as well as executive branch funds, and is reportedly holding the funds in a little-known account typically used to hold smaller amounts of money reserved for modest maintenance, according to AP.
The planning documents and price tag represent the most significant and costly overhaul of the White House in more than 80 years, as it inches toward one billion.
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