President Donald Trump said Friday he will ask Congress for about $2 billion to fund a 12-month programme aimed at "beautifying" Washington, D.C., and strengthening public safety in the nation’s capital. Speaking to reporters during an impromptu visit to The People’s House museum near the White House, Trump outlined plans to repave streets, replace aging streetlights and refurbish parks within roughly a three-mile radius of the Capitol and White House. He added that Clark Construction has been tapped as the general contractor, though he provided no details on any competitive bidding process. The funding request comes as the administration expands the deployment of federal law-enforcement officers and National Guard troops across the city under a separate anti-crime initiative. Congressional leaders have not yet indicated whether they will back the proposal. Trump did not specify when a formal request would be submitted to Capitol Hill or how the outlay would fit into the fiscal 2026 budget, but said “Congress is happy to do it” and the work would be completed “within 12 months.”