This Newsweek article, published in July 2025, reports on the complete paving of the White House Rose Garden under orders from President Donald Trump. The text details ongoing renovations, including the removal of the lawn and the installation of a paved surface, as evidenced by recent photographs. It also mentions other significant changes Trump has made or plans to make to the White House, such as transforming the Oval Office and potentially building a ballroom. The article explains the historical significance of the Rose Garden, originally created in 1913 and redesigned by past presidents, while also including a quote from the White House Communications Director justifying the changes as necessary restoration work.
