Trump announces $22.5B Dulles Airport renovation amid war with Iran

Published Jul 29, 08:39 PM UTC

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President Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Dulles International Airport at a press conference on July 29, 2026, alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. The project includes adding over five million square feet of renovated space, replacing concourses C and D, building a multistory parking garage, a new air train, and restaurants with gold styling. Trump claimed the renovation would be bonded and paid for by airlines, not federal funds. The announcement comes during a failing, unpopular war with Iran, raising questions about priorities given the war, economic conditions, and upcoming midterm elections. The article contrasts this with other Trump renovation projects like the White House ballroom and a proposed Triumphal Arch.

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The New RepublicWestern

Original headline: Trump Announces Another Renovation Project in the Middle of a War

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