Latest news with #RoseGarden
The Hill
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Maria Shriver rips GOP bill to rename Kennedy Center after Trump: 'This is insane'
Maria Shriver is blasting a GOP congressman's bill that aims to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump, calling the move "petty" and "small minded." "This is insane," Shriver, a women's health advocate and former President John F. Kennedy's niece, said about a bill introduced this month by Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.) that would "designate the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the 'Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts." "It makes my blood boil. It's so ridiculous, so petty, so small minded," said Shriver, the daughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver. "Truly, what is this about? It's always about something," Shriver, 69, said. "'Let's get rid of the Rose Garden. Let's rename the Kennedy Center,'" Shriver said. "What's next?" the "I am Maria" author asked. Trump said in February that he planned to pave part of the Rose Garden at the White House — which was redesigned during the Kennedy administration — to create a patio similar to one at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida. In a statement about the bill potentially stripping Kennedy's name from the prominent Washington performing arts institution, Onder praised the commander in chief, saying, 'I cannot think of a more ubiquitous symbol of American exceptionalism in the arts, entertainment, and popular culture at large than President Trump.' The congressman's legislation came after House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee approved an amendment in July that would rename a space inside the Kennedy Center the "First Lady Melania Trump Opera House" as a way to recognize her "support and commitment to promoting the arts.' In a controversial move that prompted backlash, Trump ousted the Kennedy Center's board and named himself its chairman in February. He's accused the Kennedy Center, named in honor of the 35th president, of being too "woke." After touring the Kennedy Center in March, Trump vowed to "fix it up."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: A look back at the White House Rose Garden as Trump's paved makeover nears completion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's paved makeover of the White House's Rose Garden appears to be nearly finished. The garden's previously grassy lawn was fully covered by pavement as construction crews put the final touches on Trump's project Friday. The last rows of pavers were put in place as workers taped off their edges. It's part of Trump's bigger plan to add his own flourishes to the Executive Mansion and its grounds. His updates have already added flagpoles to the North and South Lawns, and he wants to build a new ballroom on the grounds. The Republican president said in March he'd pave over the Rose Garden because the grass is always wet and is an inconvenience for women in high heels. The project was expected to be finished in August. The Rose Garden was created during Democrat John F. Kennedy's administration. Presidents have used the space for everything from big announcements to Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremonies. It's Trump's second makeover of the garden just outside the Oval Office. In 2020, first lady Melania Trump announced an update that included a limestone walking path bordering the central lawn. It also improved drainage and added accessibility for people with disabilities. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Ap photos: A look back at the White house rose garden as trump's paved makeover nears completion
President Donald Trump's paved makeover of the White House's Rose Garden appears to be nearly finished. The garden's previously grassy lawn was fully covered by pavement as construction crews put the final touches on Trump's project Friday. The last rows of pavers were put in place as workers taped off their edges. It's part of Trump's bigger plan to add his own flourishes to the Executive Mansion and its grounds. His updates have already added flagpoles to the North and South Lawns, and he wants to build a new ballroom on the grounds. The Republican president said in March he'd pave over the Rose Garden because the grass is always wet and is an inconvenience for women in high heels. The project was expected to be finished in August. The Rose Garden was created during Democrat John F. Kennedy's administration. Presidents have used the space for everything from big announcements to Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremonies. It's Trump's second makeover of the garden just outside the Oval Office. In 2020, First Lady Melania Trump announced an update that included a limestone walking path bordering the central lawn. It also improved drainage and added accessibility for people with disabilities. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
AP PHOTOS: A look back at the White House Rose Garden as Trump's paved makeover nears completion
President Donald Trump's paved makeover of the White House's Rose Garden appears to be nearly finished. The garden's previously grassy lawn was fully covered by pavement as construction crews put the final touches on Trump's project Friday. The last rows of pavers were put in place as workers taped off their edges. It's part of Trump's bigger plan to add his own flourishes to the Executive Mansion and its grounds. His updates have already added flagpoles to the North and South Lawns, and he wants to build a new ballroom on the grounds. The Republican president said in March he'd pave over the Rose Garden because the grass is always wet and is an inconvenience for women in high heels. The project was expected to be finished in August. The Rose Garden was created during Democrat John F. Kennedy's administration. Presidents have used the space for everything from big announcements to Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremonies. It's Trump's second makeover of the garden just outside the Oval Office. In 2020, first lady Melania Trump announced an update that included a limestone walking path bordering the central lawn. It also improved drainage and added accessibility for people with disabilities. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
AP PHOTOS: A look back at the White House Rose Garden as Trump's paved makeover nears completion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's paved makeover of the White House's Rose Garden appears to be nearly finished. The garden's previously grassy lawn was fully covered by pavement as construction crews put the final touches on Trump's project Friday. The last rows of pavers were put in place as workers taped off their edges. It's part of Trump's bigger plan to add his own flourishes to the Executive Mansion and its grounds. His updates have already added flagpoles to the North and South Lawns, and he wants to build a new ballroom on the grounds. The Republican president said in March he'd pave over the Rose Garden because the grass is always wet and is an inconvenience for women in high heels. The project was expected to be finished in August. The Rose Garden was created during Democrat John F. Kennedy's administration. Presidents have used the space for everything from big announcements to Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremonies. It's Trump's second makeover of the garden just outside the Oval Office. In 2020, first lady Melania Trump announced an update that included a limestone walking path bordering the central lawn. It also improved drainage and added accessibility for people with disabilities. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
