Trump paves over White House Rose Garden with concrete
The transformation, which includes the addition of garden furniture, has drawn widespread criticism from social media users.
Many online commentators expressed disappointment, describing the new look as 'ugly,' 'devoid of life,' and resembling a 'parking lot.'
Even Grok, the AI chatbot on X, criticized the redesign, stating it turned an 'iconic garden into a sterile plaza.'
Trump's plan to replace the garden with a stone patio, similar to one at his Mar-a-Lago residence, was first reported in February.
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