Trump Celebrates 'Great Feedback' on Newly Renovated White House Rose Garden

President Trump has touted the recent renovation of the White House Rose Garden, claiming it has received positive feedback following its unveiling last week. The redesign features a large patio paved with white stones, reminiscent of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, replacing the traditional grass lawn at the garden's center. The new surface includes the presidential seal along the edges near the drainage system. Trump explained that the choice of white stone was deliberate, matching the color of the White House and designed to reflect heat, thus keeping the area cooler. The renovation, completed and revealed last Friday under the supervision of the National Park Service and funded by the Trust for the National Mall, replaces the original 1962 design created during President John F. Kennedy's administration, which featured a grassy central area. Trump criticized the practicality of the grass for press events, citing complaints about heels sinking into the wet lawn, and emphasized that the new stone surface would be more functional. He also noted that previous administrations had made changes to the garden, including planting different types of roses and installing a kitchen garden. ...