Melania Trump praised as she announces reopening of White House public tours: 'Can't wait to see it'

Melania Trump emphasized that the White House is a unique symbol of America's rich history as she confirmed the reopening of the public tours
Melania Trump announced that the public tours of the White House will resume on February 25 (Getty Images)
Melania Trump announced that the public tours of the White House will resume on February 25 (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: First Lady Melania Trump announced that the public tours of the White House will resume on February 25, as reported by Fox News.

The tours were discontinued over the last few weeks to facilitate the smooth transition of President Donald Trump into the Oval Office for his second term.



 

Melania Trump announces reopening of White House public tours 

Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) from the official account of FLOTUS on Wednesday, February 12, Melania Trump shared the press release announcing the reopening of the White House tour.

"The President and I are excited to reopen the White House to those interested in the extraordinary story of this iconic and beautiful landmark. There is much to learn about the American Presidency, the First Families who have lived here, and our Nation’s rich history from a firsthand experience at the White House," she wrote in the caption. 

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: The White House is seen on June 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to depart Washington, DC for Camp David later today. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
The White House is seen on June 24, 2023, in Washington, DC (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

"This opportunity is unique among nations around the globe—a tradition we are honored to continue for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year," she added.

As per the release, requests for tours are to be made through the members of Congress up to three months in advance. They are scheduled on a first-come-first-serve basis and typically last 45 minutes.

The tours will generally be available from 7.30 am to 11.30 am, Tuesday through Thursday, and 7.30 am to 1.30 pm, Friday and Saturday. The schedule excludes federal holidays and other special occasions.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: (L-R) First lady Jill Biden and U.S. President Joe Biden welcome U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House ahead of inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Former First Lady Jill Biden and former President Joe Biden welcome President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the White House ahead of inauguration ceremonies on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

This announcement follows a period of relative public silence from the first lady, who was last seen in public on January 24, when she accompanied her husband to disaster sites in North Carolina and California. 

Internet hails Melania Trump as she announces the reopening of White House tours

Netizens, especially the followers of Donald Trump, thanked Melania Trump after she announced the reopening of the White House public tours.

One wrote, "Thank you First Lady," and another said, "Can't wait to see it."

"The people's house! Thank you," a person remarked, with someone else adding, "This is awesome. Love to hear this. Thank you FLOTUS!!"

"We have a very gracious First Lady!" one more noted. An individual expressed, "Now I actually do want to visit." 

"Thank you for your ferocious grace and kindness. We are lucky to have you in the White House again," another person stated, with a person adding, "We're SO THERE!"



 



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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