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Trump to Install Two 100-Foot Flagpoles on White House Grounds

The privately funded flagpoles, positioned on the North and South Lawns, will mark the first freestanding displays of the American flag in the White House’s 200-year history.

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President Donald Trump, left, speaks with Dale Haney, head White House grounds keeper, right, and others, about a new flagpole on the North Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A replica of the Declaration of Independence is pictured during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump announced plans to personally fund and install two nearly 100-foot-tall flagpoles on the White House grounds.
  • The flagpoles will be placed on the North and South Lawns, significantly altering the visibility of the American flag at the presidential residence.
  • Trump emphasized the absence of freestanding flagpoles on the White House property, noting this addition addresses a 200-year gap in its design.
  • The flagpoles, which Trump described as 'top of the line,' are scheduled to arrive and begin installation within the next week.
  • This project is part of broader aesthetic renovations to the White House under Trump, including gold-accented Oval Office decor and landscaping updates.