Executive Branch

Trump Seeks $2 Billion From Congress to Clean Up, Beautify Nation’s Capital

The president also cautioned the Democratic mayor about a ‘complete and total federal takeover’ of Washington.
Trump Seeks $2 Billion From Congress to Clean Up, Beautify Nation’s Capital
President Donald Trump (L) speaks at "The People's House," a White House immersive experience across the street from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, during a tour in Washington, on Aug. 22, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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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.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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