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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the project could cost as much as $831 billion over the next 20 years.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm surprised it's so low. I was expecting on the order of $1.5T.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

That's because you have realistic expectations.

If you've ever read his book (I have), The Art Of The Deal is just lying to secure a contract. Say whatever needs to be said and change the agreement after the fact.