Overview

• Trump said he discovered a 'deep and nasty' gouge in newly installed limestone stretching more than 25 yards while inspecting the site.
• He asserted the damage was caused by a broken, tilting steel cart used by a landscaping crew shown in grainy security video.
• The president said he will replace the damaged stone, bill the contractor for costs, and prohibit the firm from future White House work.
• Coverage highlighted the post as a new public signal from Trump and noted his long-running, contentious history with contractors.
• The recent Rose Garden redesign, which swapped its central lawn for stone pavers and drew criticism, remains the backdrop for Trump’s claims, which have not been independently adjudicated.