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Trump plans to replace White House visitor screening center with underground facility.
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White House tour procedures and public access protocols may change under new security infrastructure.
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President Trump is seeking to replace the current White House visitor screening center with a new underground facility. The proposal would move security screening operations below ground level at the White House complex. This represents a significant infrastructure change that could affect how visitors access the presidential residence and workplace. The underground facility would likely require substantial construction and security modifications to the existing White House grounds.
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