US EditionMulvaney warns of safety concerns over White House’s new flagpoles
- On Wednesday, June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump facilitated the placement of two flagpoles on the North and South Lawns of the White House.
- Trump announced the flagpoles as his personal gift costing about $50,000 each, while former Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney warned they might pose a safety risk for helicopter landings.
- The flagpoles are 88 feet tall, rust-proof, tapered, contain rope inside, and Mulvaney questioned how Marine One would land safely on the South Lawn with the new poles installed.
- Trump dismissed safety concerns, stating the poles are about three times farther than required distance from helicopter landing zones and that the Air Force approved the installation.
- The conflicting views highlight ongoing debate over security and aesthetics, while Trump expressed hope the poles will stand proudly for many years.
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Mulvaney warns of safety concerns over White House’s new flagpoles
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Wednesday raised safety concerns about President Trump’s newly installed flagpoles at the White House. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” the former Trump official questioned how the president’s helicopter would continue to land safely on the South Lawn, where a flagpole now stands. “I see…
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