This man just never stops!

President Trump was spotted outside the White House today in the Rose Garden testing out the newly installed speakers in the rebuilt Rose Garden area.

Watch here as he waves to the camera:

Karoline Leavitt then posted a different and longer video showing President Trump blasting Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” and writing, quote:

“We are testing the speakers for what will be the greatest event in the history of the White House!” -President Trump

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So…what is the “greatest event in the history of the White House”?

That’s a pretty tall bar, and to the best of my research no one knows for sure what President Trump is referencing….but I can’t wait to find out!

If you think you know what it is, put it in the comments below.

And for more on the beautiful Rose Garden redesign, see this:

FIRST LOOKS Into The Beautiful New Rose Garden Redesign!

Time to set the record straight...

Liberals are all up in arms that President Trump "paved over" the iconic Rose Garden initially installed by Jackie Kennedy.

Of course, I'm sure you will be totally SHOCKED to learn that's not true at all.

Allow me to show you...

It's people like phillip who post stuff like this that is extremely misleading:

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That leads you to believe that the Roses are gone -- paved over!

But that's not true at all.

The issue is the green grass in the middle of the paved perimeter did not drain well and was constantly soggy.

Guests attending the Rose Garden for special events would of course typically be dressed up with heels and fancy outfits leading to logistical problems.

President Trump kept the Roses (they have always been outside the paved perimeter) but he installed a industrial class drainage system and then paved over the grass to have easy ground to walk on.

And the result is absolutely beautiful:

It's like a little piece of Mar-a-Lago brought to the White House:

Here's a short little video:

The attention to detail is incredible too....

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Check out the drain tile around the edges:

Meticulously designed as American Flags with the Presidential Seal in all four corners:

Here is a full breakdown of all details:

Background on the White House Rose Garden
The White House Rose Garden, located adjacent to the Oval Office on the west side of the White House, has a long history dating back to 1913 when First Lady Ellen Wilson first established it as a formal rose garden. It underwent a major redesign in 1962 under First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who worked with landscape designer Rachel Lambert Mellon to create a more open space with a large central lawn panel surrounded by flower beds, including roses, and framed by magnolia trees. This design emphasized functionality for presidential events like press conferences, bill signings, and state dinners.

The 2020 Redesign Under Melania Trump
In 2020, First Lady Melania Trump oversaw a significant renovation of the Rose Garden, the first major update in nearly 60 years. The project involved removing most of the existing plants, trees, and flowers to address outdated infrastructure, including an antiquated irrigation and drainage system that contributed to poor plant health and maintenance issues.

The redesign aimed to restore elements of the 1962 Kennedy-era layout while incorporating modern improvements, such as better accessibility (e.g., wider limestone pathways compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act), enhanced lighting, and audiovisual upgrades for events.

The color palette became more muted, replacing vibrant cherry trees and tulip beds with white and pastel roses, boxwood hedges, and other greenery. Contrary to some initial claims, the renovation did not remove all historic roses; instead, it preserved and added to them, with over 200 new rose bushes installed alongside the 12 remaining original specimens from earlier designs.

The changes were controversial, with critics arguing it stripped away the garden's vibrancy and historical charm, while supporters praised it for practicality and fidelity to the Kennedy vision. However, in the years following, many of the new roses failed to thrive due to ongoing issues like poor drainage.

The 2025 Paving Under President Trump
In 2025, President Donald Trump initiated further changes to the Rose Garden, focusing on replacing the central grassy lawn with stone tiles or pavers, effectively transforming much of the space into a hard-surface patio. Construction began earlier in the year and was largely completed by late July 2025, with photos showing a paved-over center area.

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Trump described the redesign as necessary to address practical problems, and he has touted it as receiving "great reviews" for its improved usability. The White House has not issued a formal press release on the project, but reports indicate it incorporates elements reminiscent of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate style. As of early August 2025, the garden is expected to reopen soon, potentially by mid-month.

This 2025 update builds on the 2020 renovation but represents a more drastic shift, drawing criticism for "paving paradise" and diminishing the garden's natural, iconic appeal. Before-and-after photos highlight the transformation from a lush, green space to a predominantly hardscaped area.

Are the Roses Still There?
Yes, roses are still present in the White House Rose Garden as of August 2025. The paving primarily affected the central lawn, but flowers, including roses, remain along the perimeter and in bordering beds. The garden retains its name and some rose bushes from previous designs, though the overall floral presence is reduced compared to pre-2020 versions due to the earlier renovation and plant failures.

Did He Just Fix a Constant Problem of Soggy Grass and Make It Better?
The primary stated rationale for the 2025 paving was indeed to address longstanding issues with the grass being consistently soggy, damp, and unusable after rain. Trump has explained that the lawn would take three to five days to dry out, making it difficult to host events reliably—problems exacerbated by high heels sinking into the wet ground during formal gatherings.

Both the 2020 renovation and the 2025 changes aimed to improve drainage and infrastructure, with the paving providing a permanent solution by eliminating the grass altogether.

Whether this "made it better" is subjective. Proponents, including Trump, argue it enhances functionality, accessibility, and year-round usability for events, aligning with modern needs. Critics, however, view it as a loss of the garden's historic beauty and natural elements, turning a symbolic green space into a stark, concrete-like patio that prioritizes aesthetics like "very white" stone over tradition.

The National Park Service's description still references a central grass panel as of July 2025, but recent news confirms the paving has altered this. Overall, the changes resolve the sogginess but at the cost of the garden's original verdant character.

This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here.
 

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