President Donald Trump is moving forward with another renovation project at the White House, this time focusing on the historic columns of the North Portico. The work is part of a broader series of restoration and construction efforts that have taken place since his return to office.
Large sections of scaffolding have recently appeared around the North Portico, drawing attention from visitors and television crews reporting outside the White House. Workers have been restoring the exterior stone columns, removing decades of old paint, and repairing damaged surfaces.
According to White House officials, the project is considered a standard restoration designed to preserve the historic structure. Officials said crews are carrying out stone repairs while carefully refurbishing the columns to improve their appearance and condition.
Trump has publicly spoken about the project, saying that workers removed roughly 150 years of accumulated paint before restoring the columns. During a recent event in the Rose Garden, he pointed to the ongoing work and suggested the repairs reflected his focus on maintaining the White House.
The president also compared his approach to that of former President Joe Biden, arguing that he pays closer attention to the condition of the historic building. His remarks were part of a broader discussion about preserving the White House and improving its appearance.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, whose department helps oversee White House restoration projects, praised Trump's attention to detail. Burgum said the president often notices signs of wear that many people overlook and pushes for repairs to keep the property in excellent condition.
Officials expect the restoration work to be completed relatively quickly, noting that construction crews have made steady progress since work began.
The North Portico project is only the latest in a series of changes made during Trump's current term. Previous projects have included updates to the Oval Office, renovations in several meeting rooms, improvements to the Rose Garden, and work connected to plans for a new ballroom on the White House grounds.
Earlier this week, Trump also shared an image on social media highlighting new exterior signage for the West Wing, describing it as part of broader improvements to the White House complex.
The ongoing renovations continue to attract public attention as workers restore and modernize portions of one of the most recognizable government buildings in the United States while preserving its historic character.