Trump remakes Rose Garden with loans from secret Supreme Court megadonor Harlan Crow
The statues are part of Trump’s sweeping series of White House renovations, from his gilded makeover of the Oval Office to ballroom and helipad.
President Donald Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden by replacing its lush lawn with a stone patio, resembling the garden at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The renovated outdoor space now features statues of some of America's founding fathers, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Ben Franklin. Additionally, a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson signing the Declaration of Independence has been added to the patio.
The Jefferson sculpture was a gift from sculptor George Lundeen, who created it years ago and decided to donate it to Trump for the July Fourth celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Despite it not arriving in time, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle explained that Trump's fondness for statues stems from his desire to beautify the White House and its surroundings, following years of neglect and vandalism.
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