The White House Rose Garden, a sacred place for many Americans, is undergoing a major renovation led by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump since June 9. The garden’s iconic green lawn has been replaced with gravel, and construction equipment is visible across the grounds.
Original hedges remain, but the transformation is significant. Trump explained the changes, saying the garden’s soft ground was problematic for events, especially for women wearing high heels.
While the project is described as a restoration to improve functionality and honor tradition, critics are upset about the loss…