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Trump says he ‘had to’ pave over White House Rose Garden lawn

Related: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reveals $200m plan for golden ballroom in ‘modernized’ White House East Wing
  • Donald Trump has claimed he is receiving "great reviews" for his makeover of the White House Rose Garden, which involved replacing the lawn with a stone patio.
  • He justified the redesign, saying “we had to do it” as the previous grass area was often wet and muddy, making it unsuitable for its intended purpose.
  • The new patio features white stone, described as matching the White House and designed to reflect heat.
  • Despite Trump's positive assessment, social media users widely criticised the redesign, likening it to a "parking lot" or "concrete jungle" and "devoid of life".
  • The historic Rose Garden, opened in 1913 and enhanced by Jackie Kennedy, now features a layout that pushes its signature rose bushes to the periphery, reminiscent of Trump's Mar-a-Lago property.
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