Key facts
- Restoration work on the White House North Portico is nearing completion.
- Scaffolding was being removed on Tuesday.
- A shroud covering the portico's columns was removed over Labor Day weekend.
- The project was ordered by President Donald Trump and began in June.
- The refurbishment addresses routine damage from age and weather exposure.
Restoration work on the White House North Portico is nearing completion, with scaffolding being removed and a shroud taken down after being in place since July. The project, ordered by President Donald Trump, began in June and aims to address damage to the structure's stonework and plaster caused by age and weather exposure.
Trump has stated he noticed the "deplorable condition" of the portico and insisted on the repairs. This work is part of a broader initiative by Trump to overhaul the White House and other federal properties. However, many of his more ambitious projects have faced legal challenges and criticism from historic preservationists.