Trump Funded Installation of ‘Big, Beautiful’ American Flags at the White House

WASHINGTON—On April 23, President Donald Trump revealed that he will personally finance the installation of large American flags on both the north and south lawns of the White House.

“We’re going to erect a stunning, nearly 100-foot-tall American flag on this side and another on the opposite side. Two flags, top-notch,” Trump informed reporters during an unplanned media event following his inspection of the lawn.

“So, we’re placing one right where you saw us, and we’ll put another on the opposite side, atop the mounds. It’s going to be two magnificent poles.”

On April 23, he was accompanied by Dale Haney, the chief White House groundskeeper, along with several aides and armed Secret Service agents as they inspected the North Lawn for potential flagpole locations.

To ensure the president’s safety, agents cleared the street in front of the grounds and cordoned off Lafayette Park nearby while the team assessed the site.

Trump indicated that these enhancements have been overdue, highlighting that the only current flag locations are on the roof of the executive mansion.

“They’ve needed flagpoles for 200 years,” Trump stated. “It has always been something I’ve mentioned. They don’t have a proper flagpole, so to speak.”

Later that day, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt informed reporters that Trump is actively involved and has a sharp eye for property enhancement.

“The president is, at heart, a real estate developer who continually seeks ways to better the White House complex, not just for himself but for future generations and presidents,” she noted.

“He has exciting plans for this complex, which we will keep you informed about as they unfold.”

“You can expect to look up soon and see a large, beautiful American flag—likely on both the North and South Lawns.”

No additional information about the flag sizes or a timeline for construction was provided.

Throughout his presidency and campaign trails, Trump has championed the Star-Spangled Banner.

Images from the campaign trail prominently feature the flag displayed at events and venues.

An oversized Old Glory was notably showcased in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13 of last year, famously displayed just moments after a would-be assassin attempted to shoot the then-presidential candidate.

Trump has a history of showcasing large American flags, having installed a 15-foot-tall by 25-foot-long flag at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach in 2006.

Local officials raised concerns regarding this installation, asserting that no permits had been secured and that the construction of the 80-foot flagpole breached local regulations setting a limit of 42 feet for poles and four by six feet for flags.

However, Trump dismissed their objections at that time.

“The day you need a permit to put up the American flag will be a sad day for our country,” he proclaimed.

Trump clashed with local lawmakers over the flag issue, even suing Palm Beach for $10 million, later increasing his claim to $25 million, asserting that the city was violating his constitutional rights to free speech and that any smaller flag would not adequately represent Mar-a-Lago’s patriotism.

The city responded by imposing $120,000 in penalties, but both parties ultimately reached a settlement that required Trump to donate $100,000 to local veterans’ organizations in lieu of fines.