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Trump Installs Two Massive Flagpoles on White House Grounds

He funded the $100,000 project sourcing 88-foot poles from a Texas supplier to complete his ongoing White House makeover.

A US flag is prepared to be raised on a new flagpole on the South Lawn of the White House on June 18, 2025.
President Donald Trump salutes as a flag is raised on a newly installed flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump oversaw the installation of two new flagpoles on the North and South Lawns of the White House on June 18, 2025.
  • The 88-foot poles, described by Trump as “the most magnificent poles made,” were paid for with private funds at a total cost of $100,000.
  • US Flag & Flagpole Supply, a Plano, Texas small business, manufactured and installed the rust-proof, tapered poles with internal rope systems.
  • American flags were raised at approximately 11 a.m. after workers completed excavation and placement on both lawns.
  • Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney expressed safety concerns about potential interference with Marine One landings on the South Lawn.