Politics & Government
President Trump Surprises Guests As White House Reopens For Tours
Until Tuesday, the White House had put tours on a hiatus.
President Trump greeted visitors to the White House Tuesday morning, the first day since tours have restarted after they were put on hiatus under the new administration.
"I am excited to reopen the White House to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year," said First Lady Melania Trump in a statement. "The White House is a remarkable and historic site and we are excited to share its beauty and history. I am committed to the restoration and preservation of our Nation's most recognizable landmark."
Watch the president greet tourists below:
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Trump surprises visitors on a White House tour. The kids loved it. And Hillary Clinton smiled the entire time. pic.twitter.com/juRkpmzwBE
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Tours are self-guided and available Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors can request a tour through their representative in Congress up to three months in advance.
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