January 1, Biden Administration’s Christmas Tree Cost $139K

The Biden administration spent a whopping $139,000 on its first Christmas tree, with an additional $171,000 spent on “event support” for the tree lighting ceremony.

The National Park Service paid $139,000 to an Ohio-based company to locate, transport, and transplant this year’s National Christmas Tree outside the White House.

Additionally, the administration dropped an additional $171,000 on “event support” for the 2021 National Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities. The December 2 ceremony will include a live audience and performances by Patti LaBelle, Billy Porter, and others.

The White House also spent $41,000 on decorations for the Eisenhower building and Jackson Place.

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That’s a bit rich! Biden is slammed for $139K White House Christmas tree lighting when average Americans are struggling with rampant inflation