First Lady Melania Trump opened the White House gardens to the public on Sunday, giving visitors a last glimpse at the historic Southern magnolia tree, which was torn down on Monday. The tour on Sunday also offered the last chance for the public to view the Southern magnolia tree said to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday helped shovel dirt onto the replacement for a historic White House tree that had to be removed because of safety concerns around its deteriorating condition. “We have a beautiful tree now at the White House,