Trump Unfurls Plans: Two 100-Foot “Beautiful Poles” to Fly Giant Flags at White House

President Donald Trump announced he will personally pay for and install two nearly 100-foot-tall flagpoles, one on each the north and south lawns of the White House, to wave giant American flags. During a walk along the North Lawn, Trump told reporters the "top of the line" poles are "something the White House has needed for 200 years" and anticipates them arriving in a week. The White House currently has its flag flying on a rooftop flagpole, but Trump's attempt is the first addition of freestanding flagpoles to the complex. The attempt is part of a broader set of Trump-directed design enhancements to the White House, including fresh paintings and gold-tinged trimmings. Trump explained the project will be "paid for by Trump" and will be intended to put the flags front and center on both sides of the presidential house.

 

Sources: USA Today, The Independent, Fox News