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Photo Of Trump From His New Rose Garden Soiree Has Gone Viral And People Think He Looks ‘Terrible’

He looks drained

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On Friday, Donald Trump hosted what he called the Rose Garden Club, a private dinner on the newly renovated patio. He welcomed his guests by saying, “We have worked very hard to bring it to fruition and not an easy situation, but it’s something that I think we’re all going to enjoy for many, many years to come. It’s a tremendous place.”

The event itself came as a surprise. The White House had not announced the club in advance. Guests sat down to Rose Garden salad before choosing between New York Strip steak, thyme-roasted chicken, or vegetarian pasta. Dessert was a fudge-filled cake. White House spokesman Davis Ingle praised the setting, calling it “the hottest place to be in Washington, or perhaps the world.”

Trump used the dinner to show off his updates to the garden. He explained that renovations were needed after years of wear. “Every time we’d have a press conference, women in particular were sinking deep into the mud and at some point I said, you know, it’s time to make the change. We picked a great stone and we have a great speaker system,” he said.

The work began in April and was part of a larger series of changes. Trump has already redecorated the Oval Office with gold décor, added two 100-foot flagpoles to the White House grounds, and even floated the idea of a $200 million ballroom near the East Wing.

The new garden carried Trump’s signature style. Yellow umbrellas gave the patio a look similar to Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort. Music from a powerful new sound system played in the background.

In recent weeks, songs like A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum and Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley had been heard drifting outside the White House.

But despite the décor and music, what drew the most attention was a photo of Trump at the dinner, where he appeared pale and drained; people online noticed, with some comparing him to Ted Kennedy before his death and others describing his eyes as unusual and unsettling.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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