Donald Trump's background in real estate and construction is no secret. He once called building his "second job." So his massive renovation of the White House exteriors should not shock anyone. Yet, his latest moves have stirred up a storm.
A Presidential Makeover
The President insists on labeling every spot. He adds plaques to each corner. Many people hate this approach. From the Presidential Walk of Fame to the Rose Garden, he has changed some of the most famous areas completely. The White House now looks more like Mar-a-Lago, his private club.
The New Rose Garden Sign
In his most recent action, the 79-year-old leader placed a sign just above the famous rose bushes. It reads "The Rose Garden" in cursive letters. Photos from January 13, 2026, show this new signage on the West Colonnade.
The sign fits the Trump theme perfectly. It shines in gold, matching all the other outdoor signs recently installed in the West Wing. It sits in front of the gold-decorated Presidential Walk of Fame. That walkway is a politically charged tribute to his predecessors, with personal wording.
Netizens Voice Their Disgust
From journalists to ordinary citizens, even Trump's enemies, no one held back. They expressed their deep dislike for the new addition.
One social media user on X wrote: "Dear God. It just keeps getting worse. In barely a year, the White House has gone from subtle and classy to full-blown cringe and tacky."
Journalist Sam Stein posted on X: "You know it's a classy joint when you have cursive signage on every historical spot, telling you where you are."
Another X user added: "I can’t believe how tacky that man is."
One more comment read: "God, that all looks so gaudy. Especially all the 'Walk of Fame' stuff. The gold adornments and lettering."
Newsom Strikes Back with a Mockery
The Rose Garden sign gave Gavin Newsom a perfect chance to hit back. The California governor is a known Trump nemesis. He responded to the update by sharing an edited version of the sign.
Newsom rebranded it as "The Pedo Garden." This phrase takes a sharp jab at Trump's alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was a notorious sex criminal. Trump has always denied any ties to him.
More Signs to Come?
This sign is not the first one Trump has installed. Given the time left until the midterm elections, it might not be the last. The President seems determined to leave his mark, no matter the public outcry.
The transformation of the White House continues. Each new addition sparks more debate and division across the nation.
