Former US President Donald Trump's lavish redesign of the White House Rose Garden has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with detractors labelling it a "wasteful vanity project" that disregards historical significance.
The multi-million dollar renovation, completed during Trump's tenure, replaced the garden's traditional lush greenery and winding pathways with a more structured, minimalist layout. Critics argue the redesign erased decades of horticultural history while serving little practical purpose.
Historical Preservation Concerns
Landscape architects and historians have expressed dismay at the removal of iconic elements dating back to the Kennedy administration. "This wasn't just a garden - it was a living piece of American history," remarked one preservation expert.
Questionable Priorities
At a time of national crisis, many question the timing and expenditure. "While Americans struggled with pandemic hardships, this administration prioritised rose bushes," commented a political analyst.
The redesign has become symbolic of broader criticisms of Trump's presidency, with opponents citing it as evidence of misplaced priorities and extravagant spending.
