WASHINGTON — A notable addition to the White House grounds was unveiled Wednesday when two 100-foot flag poles were installed, a project personally funded and overseen by the President.

The new poles, positioned on the North and South lawns, are estimated to cost around $50,000 each, with a total of $100,000 allocated for the upgrades, according to the President. This development was described as a historic milestone, with the White House having been established in 1800.

“The White House has been around since about 1800, just a bit prior to that, and I’ve always wondered, why doesn’t it have flag poles from the grass?” he remarked during the installation process.

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The President earlier announced plans for the 100-foot flag poles in April, positioning them alongside improvements like a new Rose Garden platform, a ballroom, and revamped Oval Office decor.

He has shown a keen interest in the ongoing construction, often engaging with the workers; “Only construction folks find this thrilling,” he commented. “It has to be perfectly straight, and once it’s flawless, they pour in the sand, which lasts for a century,” he added with a smile.

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He has also been actively visiting the construction sites nearby, chatting with workers about the ongoing renovations.

“I don’t know them personally, but I like them — I’d imagine most voted for me,” he quipped Monday. “I need to get these guys back to work; they’re making quite a bit of money,” he joked. “One of them might even become a movie star someday, someone will see the talent and say ‘That guy is perfect for a film,’” he added, joking with the crew.