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Michael Beschloss

American historian and author

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Oct 29, 2025
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What were the main changes Melania Trump made to the Rose Garden?

Melania Trump led a visible 2020 renovation of the White House Rose Garden that emphasized restoring the Kennedy–Mellon design while upgrading infrastructure, drainage, and accessibility, including re...

Dec 1, 2025
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What changes were made to the rose garden during the 2021 renovation?

The 2021 renovation of the White House Rose Garden (led by then–First Lady Melania Trump) replaced and reconfigured key plantings, added hardscape and accessibility features, and altered historic sigh...

Nov 17, 2025

Were there any controversies surrounding the 2020 White House Rose Garden renovation?

Melania Trump’s August 2020 refresh of the White House Rose Garden drew noticeable controversy at the time for changes such as adding a limestone border, removing some Kennedy-era crabapple trees, and...

Oct 15, 2025

What changes were made to the Rose Garden during the Trump administration's renovation?

The reporting converges on a clear set of physical changes to the White House Rose Garden during the Trump administration’s renovation: . Coverage diverges on framing—some pieces emphasize a private “...