The fence would be installed on the north & south sides of #LafayetteSquare, the people said, allowing officials to shut the park if they deem it necessary. The park, through which visitors commonly access the White House grounds, is across Pennsylvania Avenue NW from the White House & is managed by the National Park Service [ #NPS].

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#Trump plans to fence #LafayetteSquare — the park near the White House long used by tourists & #protesters

Trump is planning another significant change to #WashingtonDC, a new permanent fence that would allow officials to close the #PublicPark across the street from the executive mansion, according to 3 people who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss administration plans.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/17/trump-plans-fence-around-lafayette-square-park-outside-white-house/