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Trump Is Spending Nearly $1 Billion in Taxpayer Money on Gaudy White House Renovations: Report

Rolling StoneWednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM

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The White House is funneling millions into executive maintenance accounts without oversight or approval from Congress, The Washington Post reports

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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. The White House is funneling millions into executive maintenance accounts without oversight or approval from Congress, The Washington Post reports
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The White House is funneling millions into executive maintenance accounts without oversight or approval from Congress, The Washington Post reports

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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.

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  1. Rolling Stone published: Trump Is Spending Nearly $1 Billion in Taxpayer Money on Gaudy White House Renovations: Report

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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