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Trump Begins New Construction Project on White House Front Columns

Restoration work began after the president saw “door dings in the pillars” and ordered up repairs, the interior secretary said.

Updated July 9, 2026 Source: The Guardian 1 min read

Trump Begins New Construction Project on White House Front Columns — The Guardian

Restoration work began after the president saw “door dings in the pillars” and ordered up repairs, the interior secretary said.

Source: The Guardian

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