President Trump installs two massive American flags at the White House at no taxpayer cost, emphasizing patriotic renewal.

Trump Personally Funds Patriotic White House Flag Project

President Donald Trump has installed two towering 88-foot-tall American flags on the North and South lawns of the White House, a patriotic project paid for entirely out of his own pocket. The striking additions, completed ahead of the July 4th holiday, frame the iconic residence and symbolize Trump’s emphasis on national pride.

White House spokesperson Davis Ingle explained that the flagpoles—each estimated at $50,000—were part of Trump’s ongoing commitment to making the White House “even more patriotic and beautiful.” Ingle noted, “President Trump personally paid to install two big, beautiful American Flags to wave proudly over the White House for years to come. This is just one of many projects President Trump selflessly paid for.”

The initiative fulfills a vision Trump publicly announced in April, when he remarked that “they needed flagpoles for 200 years.” According to Trump, an American flag has flown atop the White House for decades, but the addition of monumental flagpoles on both lawns provides a new, enduring tribute to the nation’s heritage. “We’re putting one right where you saw us, and we’re putting another one on the other side, on top of the mounds. It’s going to be two beautiful poles. Paid for by Trump,” the president stated.

Flag-Raising Ceremony and Continuing Renovations

The flags were raised in a ceremony on June 18, with Trump personally overseeing the installation and celebrating the “best poles anywhere in the country or in the world.” He described the construction process in detail, noting the precision required: “You have to get it perfectly straight and once it’s perfect, they pour in the sand, and it’s there for 100 years.”

This latest project follows a series of White House improvements under Trump’s second administration. Earlier this year, he announced renovations to the historic Rose Garden, replacing grass with pavers to improve accessibility for visitors. The upgrades reflect Trump’s ongoing efforts to enhance the White House as both a functional residence and a symbol of American pride.

The president’s decision to self-fund the flagpoles comes amid continuing debate over public spending at the nation’s most famous address. Ingle and administration officials have repeatedly emphasized that no taxpayer funds were used for the installation, framing the gesture as both practical and symbolic. As the flags now wave above the White House, they stand as a visible testament to Trump’s personal investment in national symbolism and the presidential legacy.

As future projects proceed, the president’s focus on visible, patriotic improvements underscores a broader message of renewal and enduring American identity at the heart of the nation’s capital.