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Costing $200 million, Trump and his donors will foot the bill to renovate the White House.
Jin10 data reported on August 1st, according to Politico, the White House will undertake a $200 million large-scale renovation project of its East Wing, which is the latest construction project by Trump for this executive mansion. White House Press Secretary Levitt announced on Thursday that a White House state dining room, approximately 90,000 square feet and capable of accommodating 650 people, will begin construction in September. According to information on the White House website, Trump and other "patriotic donors" will foot the bill for this $200 million renovation project. Levitt stated that the East Wing will also undergo a "modernization", and during the construction period, all office areas, including the First Lady's office, will be temporarily relocated. This is the most recent and costly among a series of White House renovation projects during Trump's administration. Levitt stated that this project is expected to be completed before the end of Trump's term.
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