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Biden's First Christmas Tree Will Reportedly Cost Taxpayers $139,000

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Biden's First Christmas Tree Reportedly Costs $139,000

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The first National Christmas Tree Lighting of President Biden's term is expected to cost the budget more than $100,000, the TMZ reported on Saturday, citing federal documents.According to the news outlet, the US National Park Service allocated $139,000 to a company from Ohio to transport and plant the Christmas tree, which will be installed near the White House.Apart from that, the National Park Service will spend $171,000 on "event support" for the 2021 National Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities. The documents were signed in September 2021.Last year, the Christmas tree cost more than $160,000 dollars.On Monday, the first lady is expected to reveal the theme and decor for the White House holiday trimmings.

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Biden's First Christmas Tree Will Reportedly Cost Taxpayers $139,000

21:12 GMT 27.11.2021 (Updated: 13:26 GMT 06.08.2022)

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Earlier this week, First Lady of the United States Jill Biden received the Christmas tree that traditionally arrives at the White House on a green cart with Christmas wreaths.

The first National Christmas Tree Lighting of President Biden's term is expected to cost the budget more than $100,000, the TMZ reported on Saturday, citing federal documents.

According to the news outlet, the US National Park Service allocated $139,000 to a company from Ohio to transport and plant the Christmas tree, which will be installed near the White House.

Apart from that, the National Park Service will spend $171,000 on "event support" for the 2021 National Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities. The documents were signed in September 2021.

Last year, the Christmas tree cost more than $160,000 dollars.

On Monday, the first lady is expected to reveal the theme and decor for the White House holiday trimmings.