President Donald Trump’s long-promised overhaul of the White House Rose Garden became reality in photos taken this week. The green lawn at the center of the garden, used for decades for White House events, has been replaced with what appeared to be white stone. Some foliage remained, with rose bushes and hedges bordering the new patio area.

The president and first lady have sparked outrage with their 'tacky' redesign of the White House's historic Rose Garden as the once-green lawn has now been paved over

President Donald Trump has long complained about the accommodations at the White House, so he’s getting his wish with a major addition. But what people aren’t talking about enough is that the construction completely displaces First Lady Melania Trump and her staff for a significant amount of time.