Images Reveal Trump's Alteration of White House Rose Garden, Featuring President Trump
In the heart of Washington D.C., a historic transformation is taking place. The White House Rose Garden, a symbol of presidential events and ceremonies for decades, is undergoing a significant renovation under President Trump's administration.
The garden, which dates back to the early 20th century, has been replaced with a hard stone surface composed of a pattern of tiled squares, mimicking the patio-like appearance of the President's Mar-a-Lago estate. This marks the first major renovation in 60 years, with the paving expected to be completed by mid-August 2025.
Trump confirmed his plans to alter the Rose Garden in an interview, citing practical concerns such as the difficulty for women in high heels walking on the wet grass. He believes the stone surface will be more beautiful and functional, an assertion that has sparked debate among critics and supporters alike.
The renovation has attracted significant attention due to its scale and the contrast to the garden's long-standing traditional design. Notably, the modern design of the White House Rose Garden was established during the Kennedy administration by philanthropist and decorator Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon.
The changes to the Rose Garden have not gone unnoticed by the Kennedy family. JFK's only grandson, Jack Schlossberg, has expressed his disapproval in a lengthy statement on social media, suggesting that the proposal is not about the arts, but rather Trump's obsession with being bigger than JFK.
Meanwhile, Caroline Hallemann, the Digital Director at Town & Country, is keeping a close eye on these developments. Hallemann, who resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and son, has been covering culture, society, and entertainment for the magazine, and is currently working on a book about the Kennedy family and the British royals. You can follow her on Instagram at @challemann and on TikTok at @carolinehallemann for updates on her work and more.
In a surprising twist, Republicans in the House have advanced a proposal to rename one of the theaters at the Kennedy Center after Melania Trump. As the renovation of the Rose Garden continues, it remains to be seen what other changes the White House may undergo during Trump's second term.
[1] New York Times, February 2025 [2] The Spectator, Confirmed: Trump to Alter White House Rose Garden, March 2025
- The White House Rose Garden, a long-standing symbol of presidential events and ceremonies, is undergoing a significant transformation under President Trump's administration, sparking debates among critics and supporters.
- Trump's plans for the Rose Garden, which include replacing the grass with a hard stone surface, have drawn attention due to their scale and contrast to the garden's traditional design.
- The modern design of the White House Rose Garden, established during the Kennedy administration, has been criticized by JFK's only grandson, Jack Schlossberg, who believes the proposal is not about the arts, but rather Trump's obsession with being bigger than JFK.
- Caroline Hallemann, Digital Director at Town & Country, is closely following the developments in the Rose Garden, as she covers culture, society, and entertainment for the magazine and is currently working on a book about the Kennedy family and the British royals.
- In a surprising twist, Republicans in the House have advanced a proposal to rename one of the theaters at the Kennedy Center after Melania Trump, as the renovation of the Rose Garden continues.
- News outlets such as The New York Times and The Spectator have reported extensively on the Rose Garden renovation, including confirmation of Trump's plans and reactions from critics and supporters.
- Beyond the renovation of the Rose Garden, it remains to be seen what other changes the White House may undergo during Trump's second term in office, as he continues to make waves in the worlds of politics, culture, and entertainment.
