Beachfront Estates and Mega Mansions—Politicians Living Large on Your Dime?
Donald Trump – Florida, $10 Million
If walls could talk, Mar-a-Lago would have the most outrageous stories in Palm Beach. Donald Trump, the billionaire-turned-president, snapped up this 126-room Gilded Age masterpiece in 1985 for a mere $10 million—an absolute steal for a place dripping in chandeliers, gold leaf, and political intrigue.
Initially built for cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, the estate is a fantasy of excess, featuring 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, and a dining room with a 29-foot marble table fit for kings. By 1994, it transformed into an ultra-exclusive club, hosting power players and celebrities. Love him or hate him, this estate remains the ultimate status symbol—and maybe the most talked-about home in America.
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