Last October, the scene of demolition crews using a backhoe to tear down the East Wing of the White House was so dramatic that it became an impromptu tourist attraction. President Donald Trump, who considers himself to be “builder-in-chief,” isn’t done yet.
The White House will spend $377 million for renovations and repairs for the presidential residence this year, according to the president’s budget released on Friday. And that’s not even all of it—it’s estimating another $174 million for fiscal year 2027. This would be an 866% increase from the estimated $39 million spent on White House repairs during fiscal year 2025.
