Trump shares new photos of White House North Portico renovation
Trump the president posted images of the ongoing North Portico project, the latest in a series of major construction efforts transforming the White House grounds.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald Trump shared new photos of the White House North Portico renovation project on a Truth Social post on July 5, 2026 at 10:41 AM EST.
Here is the full post on [truthsocial]: “White House Renovation: Some more photos of the North Portico project. Big Stuff!”
The post included three images of the North Portico construction, though the photos could not be independently verified due to access restrictions on the image files. Trump described the work as “Big Stuff,” signaling the scale of the project underway at one of the most recognizable facades of the executive mansion.
The North Portico, added to the White House in 1829 under President Jackson, is one of the building’s most iconic architectural features (see whitehouse.gov). The portico has served as the formal entrance for visiting heads of state and dignitaries for nearly two centuries, making any renovation of the structure a matter of historical significance.
The North Portico work is part of a broader wave of construction Trump has initiated at the White House during his second term. The administration demolished the East Wing to build a new 90,000-square-foot State Ballroom with a seated capacity of 650 guests, more than tripling the East Room’s 200-person limit (see whitehouse.gov).Clark Construction is leading the ballroom build, with McCrery Architects as the lead design firm and AECOM overseeing engineering. The $250 million project is funded by Trump and private donors, and construction began in September 2025.
Other changes to the White House grounds have included the paving of the Rose Garden and its replacement with a stone patio, a UFC event held on the South Lawn, and the construction of a new permanent helipad on the South Lawn to accommodate new Sikorsky helicopters built by Lockheed Martin(see newrepublic.com). The helipad project, which was not officially announced before construction began, is partially funded by a reported $5 million donation from Lockheed Martin.
The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, and 6 levels in the Residence (see whitehouse.gov). The building has undergone several major renovations since its cornerstone was laid in 1792, including a full interior reconstruction under President Truman in the early 1950s.
In the last 30 days, 135 of 508 Trump posts on Truth Social fell under the topic “Uncategorized,” a category that includes building and renovation updates outside standard policy areas.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on July 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM EST