US EditionTrump says he’ll ask Congress for $2B for DC improvements
President Trump plans to allocate $2 billion for street renovations and enhanced security, including increased police and National Guard patrols, aiming to reduce crime and improve city appearance.
- Trump announced he will ask Congress for $2 billion to 'beautify' Washington D.C. as he escalates his federal takeover of the capital.
- Trump claimed there were 630 arrests in D.C. since August 7th, including 251 undocumented immigrants, as he deployed federal agents and seized control of the police department.
- Trump suggested the D.C. operations could serve as a model for other cities and called on the mayor to make the city 'more attractive and safe,' despite protests from residents.
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Trump Seeks $2 Billion From Congress to Clean Up, Beautify Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he plans to request $2 billion from Congress to clean up and beautify the nation’s capital, including renovations to the White House executive building. Wearing a “Trump Was Right About Everything!” cap, the president took questions from reporters during a visit to the People’s House exhibit near the White House. “I’m giving out a contract very soon,” Trump said. “We’re going to be raisi…
Trump seeks $2B from Congress to fix DC ‘hellhole’ - says mayor 'has to get on the ball' · American Wire News
President Donald Trump is not only negotiating peace around the world, but he’s also cleaning up his own backyard. His desire to clean up the crime-ridden streets of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States of America, is more than just talk. After deploying the National Guard to patrol, he is now announcing his intent to ask Congress for $2 billion to fund his efforts, according to Roll Call. “Look, D.C. is a miracle,” Trump said whil…
Trump sets $2 billion price tag for beautifying DC
President Donald Trump spoke Friday about spending $2 billion on beautifying D.C. “We’re going to be raising about $2 billion from Congress,” the president told reporters. “Congress is happy to do it.” Trump has talked about refinishing roads and sprucing up light poles around the capital. “It hasn’t been clean” he said. “Now it’s going to be clean.” The suggestion...
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