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Trump Enhances White House with New Flagpoles and Redecoration

President Trump announces plans for new flagpoles and decor updates to the White House, including the Oval Office and the Rose Garden lawn.

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The president has embraced the Star-Spangled Banner throughout his presidential campaigns and while serving as the nation’s leader.
Trump Paying to Install ‘Big, Beautiful’ American Flags at White House
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All families granted the privilege of living in the White House try to find ways to leave their mark on property, and Trump isn’t any different.
Trump is putting his ‘touches’ on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul
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But Trump is a “real estate developer at heart” and is always looking to improve the White House, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday.
Trump is putting his 'touches' on the White House with flagpoles, art and an Oval Office overhaul
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Since returning to the presidency, Trump has made headlines with his redecorating and landscaping at the White House.
WATCH: Trump Surveys North Lawn for Spot to Place 100-Foot Flag Pole
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Updated: Apr 23rd, 2025, 6:32 PM ET

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President Trump details his plans to install two nearly 100-foot-tall flagpoles at the White House grounds, emphasizing patriotic enhancements. He is also redecorating the Oval Office with golden accents and new artworks, maintaining a legacy of personalized touches in the residence. Plans to pave the soggy Rose Garden lawn have raised questions about preservation. Spokespeople affirm these changes are investments for future generations.

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Trump is redecorating the White House, adding new flagpoles and artwork, and overhauling the Oval Office with a personal touch.
The renovations include adding portraits of past presidents and other decorative elements, showcasing a vision of an optimistic future for the country.
The president is also considering significant changes to the Rose Garden, aiming to enhance the space while preserving its historical significance.

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