President Trump brought history full circle on Tuesday as he planted a new magnolia sapling on the White House lawn to replace the iconic—but now deceased—Jackson Magnolia, a tree that had stood watch over the White House for nearly two centuries.
The new sapling, affectionately dubbed the “MAGAnolia” by the Trump White House, is a direct descendant of the magnolia planted by President Andrew Jackson in the 1800s. Jackson, one of Trump’s favorite historical presidents, planted the original tree in honor of his late wife, Rachel Jackson, shortly after arriving in Washington. That tree grew to become one of the most photographed and storied parts of the White House South Lawn—until age and decay finally got the best of it in recent years.
President Trump plants a new descendant sapling of the historic "Jackson Magnolia." The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.
"We have a beautiful tree now in the White House." – @POTUS 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0wA8ShWye2
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 8, 2025
Now, it’s got a successor—and the symbolism couldn’t be richer.
Wielding a shovel with signature confidence, President Trump personally took part in planting the new sapling, donning his red tie and a smile as he honored both Jackson’s legacy and his own administration’s fight to restore tradition and strength in Washington.
“President Donald J. Trump planted a new MAGAnolia sapling at the White House,” the official White House X account posted following the ceremony. The post quickly went viral, sparking everything from admiration to meltdowns among liberal commentators unsure whether to laugh or cry over a tree with “MAGA” in the name.
According to the National Park Service, the original Jackson Magnolia was removed only after a team of master arborists, the Secret Service, and multiple White House departments determined it had become a serious safety risk. The tree had already been heavily propped up by metal cables and support beams for years and was no longer structurally sound.
Now, the MAGAnolia stands in its place—a fitting metaphor for the Trump presidency, which has made its mission clear: honor America’s roots while planting a future grounded in strength, tradition, and unapologetic patriotism.
Whether the “MAGAnolia” name sticks officially remains to be seen, but let’s be honest—it already has in the hearts of Trump supporters. After all, how many presidents plant a tree and a legacy at the same time?
Old Hickory would be proud. So is MAGA Nation.
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