WATCH: White House columns appear to be Trump's latest project

The iconic stone columns on the north side of the White House are currently undergoing a significant renovation, with crews having draped tarps over the structures. This work involves meticulously scraping away decades of accumulated paint to restore the original ornate stonework.

Scaffolding was erected several days ago, signaling the start of this latest project aimed at remodeling the White House. This initiative follows numerous other renovations led by the Trump administration, which have included additions like a large ballroom and a helipad on the South Lawn, all intended to reshape the executive residence to his personal tastes.

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We've taken about 150 years of paint off of the columns

While President Trump has commented on the necessity of the paint removal, stating, "We've taken about 150 years of paint off of the columns" and warning that "If you don't strip the paint off, it gets worse and worse and worse," specific details regarding the exact nature of the work being done to the columns and the associated costs have not yet been provided by the White House.

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If you don't strip the paint off, it gets worse and worse and worse.