Donald and Melania Trump Remodel the White House to Resemble Mar-a-Lago

Donald and Melania Trump have returned to the White House for a second term—and this time, they’re leaving a very personal mark. Beyond updating furniture, the couple has transformed iconic spaces, including the historic Rose Garden.

Originally commissioned by President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the Rose Garden was designed as a symbolic outdoor meeting space. But under Trump’s leadership, the grassy lawn has been replaced with a tiled seating area, a decision that sparked public criticism.

Trump defended the change, explaining, “The grass was wet. Their heels are going through the grass, like four inches deep. It’s a stone the same color as the White House itself—it reflects heat, so it won’t get too hot.”

Yet insiders suggest a deeper reason. According to People Magazine, the Trumps are essentially “bringing Mar-a-Lago to Washington.” Sources say the couple wants the White House to mirror their Palm Beach estate, which they deeply cherish. “Anytime Melania and Donald can make the White House feel more like Mar-a-Lago, they will,” one source revealed.