Inside Trump’s remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
Summary
President Donald Trump has renovated the White House Rose Garden by replacing the lawn with a white stone patio and adding statues of America's founders, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. These changes are part of Trump's larger effort to redesign parts of the White House and leave a lasting impact on Washington, D.C.Key Facts
- President Trump replaced the Rose Garden’s grass lawn with a white stone patio.
- Several bronze statues of founding figures like George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson were placed in the garden.
- The Thomas Jefferson statue was a gift from sculptor George Lundeen.
- Some statues are on loan from anonymous lenders.
- The Jefferson statue was intended to honor America’s 250th birthday on July Fourth.
- The Rose Garden changes match the look of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
- These renovations are part of a wider plan by Trump to redesign areas in and around the White House, including adding a ballroom and helipad.
- Trump also plans other projects in Washington, such as a statue garden near the National Mall.
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