The White House is upgrading its front door to fortify the entrance

[highplainsdem]

Source: CNN

The White House is making security-focused upgrades to its front door, an official told CNN, in a project that’s expected to take months.

The changes, which sources said have long been advocated by the US Secret Service, are aimed at fortifying the White House entrance at the North Portico, which has recently been obscured by scaffolding and a tarp as workers repair the exterior columns at President Donald Trump’s request.

But unlike many of Trump’s projects around the White House — from hanging gold signage to paving the Rose Garden — the work on the front door is not cosmetic, and instead focused on enhancing its security, the White House official said.

The US Secret Service did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.

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Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/10/politics/white-house-front-door-fortification

[unblock]

1. For better security, the new door will have gold trim from Home Depot

[aggiesal]

12. Don't forget the Ring Camera doorbell. n/t

[Bengus81]

29. And a slot for Door dash Mikey D's/KFC orders

[Cheezoholic]

2. It will also be fruit resistant (oh my we forget how paranoid this asshole is lol) n/t

[taxi]

3. Refresh our memories

Trump said 'I don't effing care that they have weapons. They're not here to hurt me' as an angry mob avoided metal detectors at his January 6 speech: ex-aide testimony

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-weapons-january-6-crowd-dont-fucking-care-2022-6

[chowder66]

4. Makes one wonder what he is planning.

Iron bars would be appropriate though.

[Diamond_Dog]

5. When do they start digging the moat?

[orangecrush]

30. ...

[RockCreek]

6. Dementia patients can require additional door security

to keep them from wandering outside.

Some security updates may be designed to keep him in, not just kerp intruders out.

[Dan]

7. Well, if advising Trump, I would tell him

That if some (unknown party or political entity or foreign government) decides to get you - they might not just plan to use the front door, but they also might consider the back door, or a window or two, or just possible someone in your inner circle. Remember Julius Caesar, it was his dear friends. Leaders that are all powerful as you like to equate yourself, need to fear their enemies but their friends more.

[wiggs]

8. At this point, shouldn't all MSM be asking about the contract? No bid? Excessively expensive? Might there

chance that a friend of TSF is doing the work then making a donation to a TSF project? Chance of a kickback? Who is reviewing the plans to evaluate if the work is done well, which hasn't happened on several projects?

Come on, man!

[C_U_L8R]

9. It has to hit him quite hard on the way out

Gonna need some steel reinforcement to deal with that broad target.

[muriel_volestrangler]

10. Anticipating pitchforks and torches (nt)

[aggiesal]

11. The White House compound is already considered a fortress, but ...

Mierda47 hears about Iranians wanting to assassinate him so of course he going to bunker down the main entrance to the WH when he already has a ready made bunker some 5 stories below the compound to protect him.
But lets just grift off the Main Entrance, while we can before the (D) take over congress.

[El Supremo]

13. Yeah sure. He's jealous....

[FSogol]

14. He's trying to make it hard to remove him when he loses the next election. n/t

[ToxMarz]

23. Or when his McDonald's clogged arteries give out, we'll never know

Taking inspiration from McConnell.

?si=6xiIbOJyBsJRwbJW

[bluedigger]

15. It should have a pet door, for the grovelers.

[JoseBalow]

20. Gloryhole

[IcyPeas]

16. Serious question: why will it take months?

The White House is making security-focused upgrades to its front door, an official told CNN, in a project that’s expected to take months.

[eppur_se_muova]

17. They could have used something like that at the Capitol. nt

[mahatmakanejeeves]

18. Artist's rendition of new north entrance to White House

Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1704148/trump-kim-dmz-meeting-mooted#google_vignette

[tonekat]

19. I guess he finally realized

How many people want to drag him out and hang him.

[Quanto Magnus]

21. Trump's going to lock himself in

when his term is over (if his health doesn't fail him first)....

[republianmushroom]

22. Huh, President Obama didn't need to do that.

[KPN]

24. Ya know, he's expecting revolt. He knows what he's doing, he knows

how it affects us, he understands retribution because he uses it. He’s afraid of us. He should be.

[Figarosmom]

25. Yeah he's not leaving. He'll lie there in state after he dies.

[RandySF]

26. Is he about to suspend the Constitution?

It sure sounds like he expects trouble.

[usonian]

27. But his panic ballroom!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221205550
☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️
Spoiler:

[The Wizard]

28. Preparing for Trump

imposing martial law.

[The Wizard]

31. Things are getting dangerous.

Trump will cancel the midterm elections on the imposition of the Insurrection Act declaring martial law. He will send his Brown Shirts into Democratic strongholds for the purpose of a feigned insurrection to justify canceling the midterms as the Republicans are lining up to get their collective asses kicked in November. If the Democrats prevail and take back the Senate and House, the Trump cartel will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Their assets will be seized and they will take up residence in the Graybar Hotel and License Plate Factory.
Why else would they fortify the White House doors?

[Escape]

32. Several months ago,

Trump and some of his co-conspirators were walking around on the roof of the White House. Wonder what he has planned there?
Parapets with cannon openings?

I fully expect he will soon place a massive permanent military force on the grounds.

I think he is beginning to realize that he is the most hated man in the world.