President Trump is executing controversial plans to renovate the White House Rose Garden, reportedly to improve safety during press conferences by paving over the grass to prevent falls, particularly for women in high heels. Criticism has surfaced, arguing that the renovation disrespects the historical significance of the site, notably associated with President Kennedy, and that the transformation into a paved area alters a key piece of White House heritage. Trump and his wife, Melania, assert their respect for the historical importance of the garden amid growing backlash.
You know, we use [the Rose Garden] for press conference and it doesn't work because the people fall. The terrain can be wet and the soft ground can be an issue for some. Women, with the high heels, it just didn't work.
The removal of such an important piece of White House history is disrespectful. To remove Kennedy's Rose Garden is removing a piece of our White House history. And for a patio.
Despite Trump's insistence that the garden renovation was entirely necessary, the project has sparked some backlash from critics.
Trump and his wife have the deepest respect for the history of the White House and the Rose Garden.
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