White House to remove magnolia tree planted by President Andrew Jackson, Trump says 'safety hazard'

Trump said the magnolia tree would be replaced by another tree.

Published: March 31, 2025 9:32am

Updated: March 31, 2025 9:39am

President Donald Trump says that a magnolia tree planted near the White House by former President Andrew Jackson will have to come down due to it being a safety hazard.

"One of the interesting dilemmas is a tree planted many years ago by the Legendary President and General, Andrew Jackson," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social on Sunday. "It is a Southern Magnolia, that came from his home, The Hermitage, in Tennessee. That’s the good news!"

He said that the tree is not in good condition, but will be replaced by another tree. 

"The bad news is that everything must come to an end, and this tree is in terrible condition, a very dangerous safety hazard, at the White House Entrance, no less, and must now be removed," Trump's post continued. 

He said that the wood of the tree would be preserved. 

"The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other high and noble purposes!!!" the post concluded. 

Jackson served as president from 1829 to 1837. He reportedly planted two magnolia trees near the White House to honor his wife who died in 1828, according to Fox News.

 

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