As the White House prepares to begin construction on the addition of a New State Ballroom, the booking of tours for the public has been put on a pause.
Nicholas Clemens, communications director for the first lady, told Fox News Digital that no tours have been canceled.
“Instead, new tour bookings were paused proactively while a collaborative group of White House, U.S. Secret Service, National Park Service and Executive Residence staff work to determine the best way to ensure public access to the White House as this project begins and for the duration of construction,” said Clemens.
The State Ballroom is intended to provide a dedicated space for hosting official events, state dinners and large ceremonial gatherings.
