Trump's ambitious remodeling plans come as Americans overall are struggling with the effects of inflation, which has grown due in part to Trump's economic policies, including his tariffs. A recently published congressional report shows that, under Trump's second term as president so far, Americans are paying $700 more each month for food, shelter, energy, and other items, contributing to a steep drop in consumer confidence this month.

Trump has scoffed at complaints of "affordability," deriding such concerns as being "a con job."

"Our groceries are way down. Everything is way down, and the press doesn't report it," Trump baselessly claimed earlier this month, disregarding the economic uncertainty currently faced by millions of Americans.