The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance
The project includes restoration work and new fencing that could restrict pedestrian access if security risks are identified, officials said.
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, construction workers hung tarps over the White House North Portico to obscure ongoing security upgrades and column repairs. The Secret Service-requested project is expected to continue through mid-September to fortify the building's front entrance.
- Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated repairs began after President Trump noticed "door dings" while greeting a leader. Contractor records reveal the administration accelerated the project, adding $875,000 to the bill ahead of an "upcoming state visit."
- This security work is part of a $13 million construction project, one of 18 major renovations the administration launched across Washington. Officials suggest taxpayer funds will cover most of these efforts to remodel major landmarks.
- Pending review by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, the administration also plans to install new fencing around the White House to further restrict pedestrian access. This signals a shift toward permanent security restrictions.
- Elsewhere in the capital, the administration faces scrutiny over similar projects, including tarps blocking the Kennedy Center. These broader efforts reflect an ongoing, multibillion-dollar push to remodel prominent Washington landmarks, often using taxpayer money.
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