Apr 3, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Protests force rescheduling of Saturday White House tours

April Rubin

Melania Trump, wearing an animal print jacket, speaks into a microphone. A blue backdrop is behind her. — First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks during the International Women of Courage Award ceremony in the Ben Franklin Room at State Department headquarters on April 1 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

White House spring garden tours scheduled Saturday were postponed in anticipation of large-scale anti-President Trump protests, first lady Melania Trump said on Thursday.

Why it matters: The mass movement is catching the eye of the Trump administration before demonstrators even take to the streets.

"This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of all within proximity to public demonstrations planned near the White House on Saturday," her announcement said.

Driving the news: Protests are scheduled all over the country on Saturday under the "Hands Off!" movement, expected to be the largest single-day protest since Trump took office.

Demonstrators will be rallying against political, economic, health and social Trump administration policies — as well as Elon Musk's involvement in the federal government via DOGE.
More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday afternoon.

Zoom in: Saturday tour tickets will be honored on Sunday between 10a.m. and 2:30p.m. ET, regardless of their original time slot, the first lady's announcement said.

Sunday ticket holders should plan to attend at their scheduled time.
The White House announced this year's spring tours on March 7. They're free and open to the public but require tickets.

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