The partial government shutdown has "complicated" repairs for the National Christmas Tree, a spokesperson said on Sunday. The tree was damaged when a man tried to climb it on Friday.

The National Park Service on Sunday announced that the Christmas tree will stay dark during the shutdown, which is expected to be lengthy.

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"During the federal government shutdown, the White House Visitor Center and National Christmas Tree site will be closed," the announcement on the NPS website says.

The tree, which is located by the White House, was damaged when a man tried to climb it at about 5:45 p.m on Friday.

U.S. Park Police told NBC4 Washington that they negotiated with the man, who they said was emotionally distressed. The man was reportedly taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation after getting out of the tree.