White House Unveils North Portico After 2-Month Repair Push Ahead of Xi's Sept. 24 Visit
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 5
White House Unveils North Portico After 2-Month Repair Push Ahead of Xi's Sept. 24 Visit
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 5
Summary
Workers on Saturday removed the drapes covering the White House North Portico, exposing scaffolding after two months of repairs to its columns and fortified entrance.
The unveiling comes as Donald Trump races to finish renovation projects before Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned Sept. 24 state visit, which he wants to use to showcase the work.
That broader push already includes a new South Lawn helipad and driveway overhaul that Trump said were completed this week, under budget and ahead of schedule.
Trump has also tied Xi's visit to a planned White House ballroom, arguing the current building lacks space for large VIP events and forces officials to use tents or cap attendance.