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White House Security Screening Facility Construction

March 14 – March 14, 2026

The Bottom Line

The Trump administration is planning to build a 33,000-square-foot underground security center under Sherman Park to replace temporary visitor tents. This permanent facility will handle security checks for White House guests to improve safety and efficiency. The proposal is now waiting for approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.

Key Statements

TThe New York Times

The Trump administration proposes a 33,000-square-foot permanent security screening facility for White House visitors to replace temporary Secret Service structures.

Provides the specific size and purpose of the project.

CCNN

The White House submits plans to the National Capital Planning Commission for a 33,000-square-foot underground visitor screening facility to replace the current entrance.

Confirms the official submission to the planning commission for review.

4 Articles

White House proposes new underground visitor screening facility

CBS NewsCenter Left

Trump seeks to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility | CNN Politics

CNNCenter Left

New White House Visitor Screening Center Proposed by Trump

The New York TimesCenter Left

The White House wants to build an underground center to provide security screening for visitors

POLITICOCenter Left

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