Melania Trump To Oversee «Renewal Of White House Rose Garden

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President Trump like his predecessors, often uses the Rose Garden for ceremonies and news conferences.





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First lady Melania Trump speaks as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison listens during a State Dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Washington.





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First lady Melania Trump speaks as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison listens during a State Dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Washington.


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The most recent state dinner was hosted by President Trump for his Australian counterpart. Trump has made frequent use of the garden for bill signings, COVID-19 briefings and news conferences. He is said to favor the outdoor lighting.

Chapman University political science professor Lori Cox Han, who has written about women and politics, says the Rose Garden project is a chance for the White House to highlight Melania Trump’s role.

«This is an opportunity for her to do something that’s very traditional for a first lady, because Rose Gardens really are connected to first ladies, probably, maybe even more than how presidents use them, Cox Han says.

«This is an opportunity for her to to get some attention for something that is probably mostly uncontroversial — although where the Trump presidency is concerned, everything seems to have some controversy, depending on who you’re talking to.

One goal for the renovation Melania Trump is overseeing includes making the garden compliant with the Americans with Disabilities act. There will be drainage improvements, and new lighting, as well as better connections for broadcast coverage of events there.

New walkways will be added, with some subtractions, as well, including a row of crabapple trees. The White House also says there will be some new plantings as well, including more roses.