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Trump announces removal of nearly 200 year old White House t

Date锛�2025-04-01 15:20Editer锛歛dminRead锛�锛�

According to reports from the Congressional Hill and the Associated Press, US President Trump announced on his social media platform on March 30th that due to serious security risks, the White House will remove an ancient tree with a history of nearly 200 years. This news has attracted widespread attention, and the conflict between White House history and culture and security management has once again become a hot topic of public discussion. 鈥�
In his post, Trump wrote, "The bad news is that everything will eventually come to an end, and this tree is in a very bad condition. Located at the entrance of the White House, it has become a serious security hazard and must be removed." He also revealed that his government is making improvements to the White House, and "this process will take place next week, when it will be replaced by another very beautiful new tree." In addition, Trump pointed out that the wood of this tree will be preserved by White House staff and used for "other noble and noble purposes. 鈥�
It is reported that this ancient tree is located near the south porch of the White House. This area is not only a venue for welcoming foreign leaders, but also the departure point for the President to board the Marine Corps One helicopter. This tree was planted by the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, to commemorate his wife who passed away a few months before he became president. According to the National Park Service, the seeds of this tree are said to have been brought by Andrew Jackson from his hometown of Tennessee. 鈥�
It is worth mentioning that this ancient tree has had many unfortunate fates. At 1:49 am on September 12, 1994, a small Cessna plane crashed into the South Lawn of the White House and taxied into the White House, causing damage to the tree. During Trump's first term in 2017, this tree was extensively pruned. 鈥�
Trump's decision to remove ancient trees has sparked different reactions in society. Some people and historical and cultural protectors believe that ancient trees carry important historical memories of the United States, and removing them rashly may damage the historical and cultural atmosphere of the White House; But there are also people who support Trump's decision, emphasizing that as an important political venue, security should be the top priority in the White House. 鈥�
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