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White House Reschedules Spring Garden Tours Due to Planned Anti-Trump Protest

The tours, originally set for April 5, will now take place on April 6 to ensure safety during the Hands Off! rally expected to draw over 12,000 participants.

  • The White House announced the postponement of its annual spring garden tours from Saturday, April 5, to Sunday, April 6, citing safety concerns over a large anti-Trump demonstration near the White House.
  • The Hands Off! rally, part of a National Day of Action, is expected to bring over 12,000 demonstrators to the National Mall on April 5 to protest the Trump administration and billionaire influence.
  • All tickets issued for the original Saturday tours will be honored on Sunday, with attendees allowed access to iconic White House gardens such as the Rose Garden and the South Lawn.
  • The White House is coordinating with the U.S. Secret Service and National Park Service to ensure safety and accommodate ticket holders for the rescheduled tours.
  • Neither President Trump, who will be in Florida, nor Melania Trump, who is not expected to attend, will be present during the weekend events.
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