Donald Trump's Massive White House Overhaul in Photos
Summary
Since returning to office in 2025, President Donald Trump has started several renovation and construction projects at the White House and nearby landmarks in Washington, D.C. These projects include a new helipad on the South Lawn, restoration of the North Portico columns, a large new ballroom with a bunker, and a proposed triumphal arch.Key Facts
- In May 2026, plans were made to build a helipad on the White House South Lawn to prevent damage from Marine One helicopter landings.
- The new helipad is decorated with a black-and-white Presidential Seal and granite ring with the words "Seal of the President of the United States."
- The North Portico columns at the White House underwent stone restoration, with the president saying they are now in better condition than when built in 1792.
- A 90,000-square-foot expansion is underway to replace the East Wing with a new ballroom designed for large events and state dinners.
- The ballroom project includes a military bunker underneath and has drawn criticism and legal challenges from preservationists and historians.
- President Trump announced the ballroom is on budget and ahead of schedule, claiming it will be free of charge to taxpayers.
- A 250-foot triumphal arch is proposed to be built at Memorial Circle near Arlington Memorial Bridge as part of Trump's White House overhaul efforts.
- These renovations and projects aim to reshape parts of the White House and surrounding Washington, D.C. landmarks.
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