{"id":27486,"date":"2025-05-13T15:45:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27486"},"modified":"2025-05-13T15:45:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:45:42","slug":"north-carolina-rep-tim-moore-reveals-a-hidden-passage-under-the-us-capitol-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27486","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Rep Tim Moore Reveals a Hidden Passage Under the US Capitol \u2013 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The hidden staircase beneath the US Capitol was reportedly stormed by British soldiers during the War of 1812.<\/p>\n

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North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore sparked debate after sharing a video of a hidden staircase beneath the US Capitol. While many viewers found the behind-the-scenes glimpse fascinating, others raised concerns about sharing such details publicly.<\/p>\n

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A fan’s reaction to the revelation of a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/robot_machines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Moore gave viewers a rare look into one of the US Capitol’s lesser-known features, a\u00a0sealed-off staircase<\/a>\u00a0hidden beneath a trapdoor in the Lincoln Room. Once the House’s post office during Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, the room now holds historical significance beyond its original purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a video shared on his X account, Moore highlighted the Capitol’s rich architectural history,\u00a0noting<\/a>\u00a0that “construction started in the 1700s, and there are all sorts of little hidden passageways.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The opening of a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As he lifted a floor panel to reveal the entrance, he\u00a0said<\/a>, “You can see there’s a passageway. These were old stairs that used to be here but were closed off.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Moore also\u00a0remarked<\/a>\u00a0with amusement that despite the narrow opening, “my big self have actually gotten down and more importantly out of this hole.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The opening of a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The congressman also\u00a0noted<\/a>\u00a0that based on what he had heard, though he could not confirm it, the staircase may have been one of those used by\u00a0British<\/a>\u00a0soldiers during their breach of the Capitol amid the attack on Washington around “1814.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Moore described the hidden staircase as one of his favorite features to point out during tours, sharing his enthusiasm for the Capitol’s hidden architectural elements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tim Moore shares with the public the information about a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Footage of the hidden staircase in the Lincoln Room\u00a0revealed signatures<\/a>, presumably from lawmakers and others who wanted to leave their mark on the historic space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Moore\u00a0wrote<\/a>\u00a0in part in the video’s captions, “When President Lincoln was serving in the House, he sat by the fireplace in this room to read his letters, but the most interesting part of the room is underneath the floorboards.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The stairs inside a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Viewers were quick to react to Moore’s clip. One curious user was instantly hooked,\u00a0writing<\/a>,\u00a0“Sounds intriguing, can’t wait to check it out!”\u00a0<\/i>Another person\u00a0chimed<\/a>\u00a0in with a playful sense of adventure,\u00a0“I want to go exploring now. \ud83e\udd23\ud83d\udd26 That’s really cool.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Someone else\u00a0appreciated<\/a>\u00a0the novelty of it all,\u00a0“That’s very cool. I’d never seen that before.”\u00a0<\/i>And one fan\u00a0summed<\/a>\u00a0up the collective awe,\u00a0“WOW… that’s really interesting \ud83e\udd14.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The stairs inside a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile, entrepreneur and author Patrick Bet-David\u00a0questioned<\/a>\u00a0the decision to publicize this information, “What\u2019s the point of showing this? This is a form of loose lips. We know there are tunnels. But don’t show it. The enemy is watching everything! Both foreign and domestic.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In response, Moore clarified that the area shown in the video was not a tunnel, as many had assumed, but rather a long-sealed discreet exit that once connected the Capitol’s second floor to the outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The stairs inside a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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During the Capitol’s early years, the House of Representatives met in the room adjacent to the Lincoln Room, Statuary Hall, which today\u00a0functions as a gallery<\/a>\u00a0filled with statues honoring prominent figures in American history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He\u00a0noted<\/a>, “It’s been closed off for decades and is public information. I always enjoy sharing pieces of history with folks back home, and it’s great to see so many people interested in it!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The stairs inside a hidden passage under the US Capitol, from a post dated May 9, 2025 | Source: X\/RepTimMooreNC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The brief glimpse into the Capitol’s hidden past may have sparked concern in some corners, but for many, it offered a fascinating peek behind the scenes of American history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Capitol’s origins trace back to 1793 when President George Washington placed its cornerstone, marking the start of construction. The building faced significant setbacks, including damage during the\u00a0War of 1812<\/a>, when British troops set it ablaze along with the White House during the “Burning of Washington.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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