Less than two weeks after First Lady Melania Trump announced the reopening of the White House to the public for tours, the opening round of tours left sightseeers in awe after President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance during a tour of the White House this week.
In a video captured by White House staff, and posted to their social media, President Trump surprised guests who were there to take one of the new tours implemented by the first lady.
President Trump Surprises First White House Tour, CROWD ERUPTS IN ‘USA’ CHANTS 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/r6fY95G6aO
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2025
Trump mingled with the crowd saying:
“Welcome to the White House.
What an exciting group we have here. Is everybody having a good time?
There’s nothing like the White House, no matter where you go… the First Lady worked very hard in making it perfect and I think you’re going to really love it.
And I heard you were here and I said, “let’s stop by and say hi.” Maybe someday you’ll be here as a president, right?
You’re gonna give them a special tour, okay? Have fun, everybody.”
The crowd broke into cheers and then spontaneously started chanting, “USA! USA!”
Trump mouthed, “Thank you.”
BREAKING 🚨 President Trump stuns America by showing up to the First White House tour in years
Shoutout to First Lady Melania Trump for opening it back up ❤️
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) February 25, 2025
In a White House press release early this month, Melania Trump revealed that The White House, will “officially open for public tours on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.”
“The President and I are excited to reopen the White House to those interested in the extraordinary story of this iconic and beautiful landmark,” Melania said. “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.”