Coverage dated October 23, 2025

At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump’s White House ballroom

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Satellite images show President Donald Trump’s project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds — including two historic magnolia trees commemorating Presidents Warren G. Harding and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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WTOP Washington DC
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump’s White House ballroom (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Oct 23, 2025
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Satellite images show President Donald Trump’s project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds — including two historic magnolia trees commemorating Presidents Warren G. Harding and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
ABC 7 San Francisco
2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed for White House ballroom (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Oct 23, 2025
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Satellite images show Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds.

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