Trump Plans to Sell 443 Federal Properties to Ease Public Spending
By Newsroom · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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In a new initiative aimed at reducing government spending, Donald Trump plans to sell 443 federal properties across 47 states, as well as in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
These buildings, totaling 80 million square feet, incur high maintenance costs. According to estimates, this sale could allow the U.S. government to save up to $430 million annually in maintenance costs.
While this sale could temporarily replenish state coffers, it also raises questions about the future of the public services that occupied these buildings and the potential impact on local communities.
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