Trump redirects millions from secret service amid White House construction
Trump has tried to ward off criticism by insisting that taxpayer money would not be used.
Trump redirects millions from secret service amid White House construction
Trump has tried to ward off criticism by insisting that taxpayer money would not be used. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
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Senators warily eye transfer of $397M to Secret Service amid WH ballroom construction
The Trump admin has deposited millions in taxpayer funds into accounts for White House security, sparking questions about whether public money will go to the ballroom.
Trump administration quietly shifts $352m in federal funds for White House ballroom
Funds meant for Secret Service were transferred to project president promised would be financed by private donations US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump’s administration has quietly redirected $352m in federal funds designated for the Secret Service toward the president’s controversial White House ballroom project, despite repeated promises by Trump that the construction would be financed by private donations The funds were drawn from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump’s signature tax legislation passed last summer on Republican-only votes. The law stipulates the money may only be spent on Secret Service personnel, training facilities, technology and related costs, not construction. Continue reading...
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