Is the White House the Capital of Washington, D.C.? Understanding the Distinction

Capital vs. Residence: Clarifying Washington, D.C. and the White House

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. – a federal district that serves as the seat of the national government. The White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.

So, the answer is no: the White House is not the capital of Washington, D.C. (nor is Washington, D.C. the White House). Washington, D.C. is the capital city; the White House is a specific building within that city.