The White House Hangs Tarps Over North Portico Amid Trump’s Construction Blitz The White House has draped tarps over its North Portico as part of President Trump's ongoing construction blitz.
The tarps feature printed columns to conceal the ongoing repairs, sparking questions about the true purpose of these projects. Trump's efforts are not isolated; Washington D. C.
's renovation culture is marked by a trend of prioritizing aesthetics over preservation. Eighteen major projects are underway, with an estimated cost of $1. 2 billion.