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US President Donald Trump announced plans to install two towering American flagpoles, each nearly 100 feet tall, on both the north and south sides of the White House property.
During an unexpected walk across the North Lawn on April 23, 2025, Trump identified a location for the first of the planned structures. He explained that the opposite flagpole would be placed on the southern grounds, specifically on top of the mounds for symmetry.
“They’ve needed flag poles for 200 years,” Trump said while addressing reporters near the West Wing. “I’ve often said, you know, they don’t have a flag pole, per se. So we’re putting one right where you saw us, and we’re putting another one on the other side, on top of the mounds. It’s going to be two beautiful poles.”
“We’re putting up a beautiful, almost 100-foot-tall American flag on this side, and another one on the other side — top-of-the-line, paid for by Trump.” – President Donald J. Trump
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 23, 2025
He confirmed the flagpoles would be privately funded, stating clearly, “Paid for by Trump.” However, he did not clarify whether the expense would be covered by his personal finances or campaign resources.
Currently, the most prominent American flag on the White House grounds flies atop the main building. The addition of the new poles will bring even more visibility to the Stars and Stripes on the premises.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump is putting up two huge American flags at the White House — and he’s paying for them himself.
“They’ve needed flagpoles for 200 years… paid for by Trump.”
pic.twitter.com/ARJQwGuWkI— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 23, 2025
🚨BREAKING: President Trump is personally funding 2 100 feet tall American flag poles for both sides of the White House.
God bless President Trump!
pic.twitter.com/UaqkM2kvsh— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) April 23, 2025
Interior Changes Also Underway
Trump’s exterior upgrades are part of broader changes he is making to the White House during his second term. Inside, the Oval Office now features bold gold accents on tables and portrait frames, enhancing the room’s visual impact.
Additionally, two portraits of Trump have been added to the presidential art collection. One of them has replaced a portrait of Barack Obama, which has been relocated to a different wall. The second Trump portrait now hangs between images of former First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush.
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