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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jasmine Fernández

Trump spent nearly $700K in Parks money from taxpayers to fix White House walkway: report

Donald Trump reportedly used nearly $700,000 in taxpayer funds designated for the National Park Service to replace a White House walkway, despite publicly claiming he paid for the renovations himself.

Internal budget documents obtained by The Atlantic reveal that the pathway connecting the executive residence to the Oval Office cost taxpayers $689,232 to upgrade. The renovation replaced the historic Tennessee flagstone with polished, Italian-carved African granite featuring a specialized flamed-finish stripe.

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