White House proposes new underground visitor screening facility

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March 14, 2026
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Trump administration proposes moving White House visitor security screening underground.

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White House tours and visits may have different entry procedures if you plan to visit.

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The Trump administration has proposed constructing an underground visitor screening facility at the White House. The proposal would move the current security checkpoint operations below ground level. This change would streamline the visitor entry process while potentially improving security protocols for White House tours and official visits. The underground facility would replace the existing above-ground screening procedures currently used for public access to the executive mansion.

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The Trump administration has formally proposed the underground screening facility construction.

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