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White House to reopen part of Lafayette Square after eight months

Washington Post Politics Monday 28 September 2026, 20:10 UTC By Dan Diamond 1 min read
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The White House is set to reopen a portion of Lafayette Square, the public park across the street from the White House, eight months after President Donald Trump closed the park for renovations. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEWhite House to reopen part of Lafayette Square after eight months Administration officials are still pursuing plans to build a permanent fence around the park.

The White House is set to reopen a portion of Lafayette Square, the public park across the street from the White House, eight months after President Donald Trump closed the park for renovations. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEWhite House to reopen part of Lafayette Square after eight months Administration officials are still pursuing plans to build a permanent fence around the park.
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