'Great grass': Trump plugs Scotts Miracle-Gro, a company that he says did the White House a favor

President Donald Trump recently endorsed Scotts Miracle-Gro, a company that he said did the White House lawn for free. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump praised the company's grass, stating that they do "great grass." He claimed that the company would soon replace 700 acres of parks around Washington, DC, with the best grass available.

This endorsement has raised concerns about government ethics, as Trump's history of promoting private businesses for personal gain has alarmed ethics watchdogs and experts. Scotts Miracle-Gro donated $1 million to the National Park Service to help restore the White House South Lawn following a UFC event in June.

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