HUD Sec’y Carson Cancels $31,000 Dining Room Table

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 07: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testifies during a hearing before the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee June 7, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The subcommittee held a hearing on the FY2018 budget request for the Housing and Urban Development Department. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Word is some in the White House are not happy about the mega-expensive dining room table and chairs ordered for Ben Carson, the Secretary of HUD.

White House “furious” over reports of Carson spending thousands of taxpayer dollars on furniture: https://t.co/vknt1P26Tv pic.twitter.com/YHruNJQh1d

— The Hill (@thehill) March 1, 2018

So suddenly, the Secretary has asked that the $31,000 order be canceled. And he’s released a statement:

“I was as surprised as anyone to find out that a $31,000 dining set had been ordered. I have requested that the order be canceled. We will find another solution for the furniture replacement.”

CNN has obtained photos and descriptions of the luxe furnishings that taxpayers were about to buy. Now, Dr. Carson and his wife are said to be looking for used furniture.

Thank you to so many who have expressed concern for me and my family over the latest accusations. Rest assured that there has been no dishonesty or wrongdoing by us. All the numbers and evidence are being gathered and a full disclosure is forthcoming. 1/2

— Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) March 1, 2018