Donald Trump's administration has sought funds to protect his iconic tower

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The budget documents, according to the conservative group Judicial Watch, show the Republican administration's request for “personnel travel costs for the children and grandchildren of President Trump, as well as other functions supporting these details” until he leaves office.

The administration’s staggering security bill includes hundreds of new secret service agents and a bolstered White House security team.

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US Congress are also reportedly set to face requests of £1 million ($1.3 billion) for increased staffing and £4.9 million ($6.3 million) solely for the “rent and utilities” at Trump Tower.

According to reports, Mr Trump's jet-set style has made the secret service's job tougher than it has been for previous Presidents.

The 70-year-old travels more extensively on presidential jet Air Force One than his predecessor Barack Obama.