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Taxpayer Money Fuels $1B Jet, Trump Fund, White House Renovations

6/2/2026

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A Qatar-gifted $400 million jet for Air Force One received taxpayer upgrades that may exceed $1 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a $1.776 billion fund for supporters, including 2021 Capitol-attack inmates, but the White House is reconsidering it after congressional and court backlash.
Renovations such as a $400 million ballroom, a $15 million ceremonial arch and a $13.1 million Lincoln Memorial pool upgrade are funded with public money.

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Story summary

A Qatar-gifted $400 million jet for Air Force One received taxpayer upgrades that may exceed $1 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a $1.776 billion fund for supporters, including 2021 Capitol-attack inmates, but the White House is reconsidering it after congressional and court backlash.
Renovations such as a $400 million ballroom, a $15 million ceremonial arch and a $13.1 million Lincoln Memorial pool upgrade are funded with public money.