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White House gold plating controversy

The use of taxpayer funds for gold plating and renovations in the White House, with critics arguing it demonstrates questionable priorities and supporters saying many items are historically valuable or privately supplied.

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Feb 2, 2026

Public and media reactions to recent White House spending on facilities

Public and media reactions to the -linked spending on facilities have been sharply polarized: critics — largely and progressive outlets — seized on large, multiyear allocations that could be used for ...