Trump tests speakers in newly revamped Rose Garden with rally hits ahead of WH event, draws fans' praise

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump personally tested a new outdoor speaker system in the freshly renovated Rose Garden on Monday, August 18, blasting a mix of his favorite songs as he previewed what he called “the best event in the history of the White House.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Communications Director Dylan Johnson shared videos showing Trump inspecting the upgraded garden and controlling the playlist from his iPad inside the Oval Office.

Trump tests sound system for upcoming Rose Garden event

Leavitt brought reporters into the redesigned patio, where the familiar strains of Lee Greenwood’s 'God Bless the USA' rang out, followed by Pavarotti’s 'Nessun dorma', Elvis Presley’s 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' and Joe Cocker’s 'You Are So Beautiful'.

“The president wanted me to let all of you know that he is testing the speakers for what will be the best event in the history of the White House,” Leavitt told the press, adding Trump hinted the first gathering on the new patio could even be for reporters.

Johnson posted additional footage showing Trump emerging from the Oval Office, fist-pumping as the music played. Later, Procol Harum’s 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' and the Village People’s 'YMCA' echoed across the South Lawn.

The renovation, unveiled August 1 and overseen by the National Park Service, replaced the traditional central grass patch with stone tiles, formal seating, and a modern drainage system.

Presidential seals now mark the garden’s corners, while yellow-and-white striped umbrellas, “literally the umbrellas from Mar-a-Lago,” Leavitt confirmed, provide shade. Trump has defended the design changes, noting the previous lawn caused problems during formal events.

Supporters hail Trump’s Rose Garden revamp and speaker test

Social media lit up after Trump played a mix of favorite tracks, while inspecting the redesigned space outside the White House. Many admirers framed the moment as proof of his commitment to restoring “class” to the presidential estate.

“#WeThePeople President Trump @realDonaldTrump @POTUS! President Trump has reminded us of what it means to have a patriotic @POTUS fighting for America! For this reason alone, we owe him our Gratitude!” wrote one user.

Another chimed in, “This is exactly what I voted for.”

“It feels timeless… Just like President Trump and our First Lady,” said a third supporter, while someone else declared, “Long live the King.”

Praise for the physical upgrades also poured in.

“Sounds amazing! That garden turned out so pretty. Absolutely need to have good music out there I would say job accomplished,” one person commented. Another added, “Oh, Look! The new flag pole looks fabulous!”

For some, the makeover carried deeper symbolism. “The classical beauty of the setting makes me want to cry. Thanking God that class is back,” a supporter wrote. Others celebrated the ongoing changes at the White House, noting, “So lovely. Every day something else improves.”

Trump to stay in Washington, skipping usual summer break

Leavitt said Trump canceled plans to spend part of August at his Bedminster estate to focus on pressing international priorities.

“This is normally the time when the president goes on vacation, but not this president,” she said.

“There were discussions about him working from Bedminster for a couple of weeks, but he decided against it. He’s a man on a mission. He wants to move. Get things done quickly. He wants to strike when the iron is hot.”

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