Trump’s plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
Summary
A federal panel will review President Donald Trump’s proposal to build a permanent fence around Lafayette Park near the White House and an underground security screening center for visitors. The goal is to improve security after past attacks and temporary barriers, but the fence plan may face opposition as it would change the park’s historic appearance.Key Facts
- The National Capital Planning Commission will discuss the plans but is not expected to vote.
- The commission has previously approved other Trump projects like the White House ballroom and visitors’ center.
- The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, mostly Trump appointees, already approved the underground visitors’ center.
- The fence would fully enclose the 8-acre Lafayette Park and have larger gates at its north and south entrances.
- The park last had permanent fencing in the late 1800s.
- The administration wants the security facility ready by July 2028 to replace temporary screening tents.
- Security concerns increased after multiple assassination attempts on President Trump and a shooting near the White House.
- The planning commission has members mostly aligned with the Republican president but some differ.
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