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Trump to Host Cabinet Dinner Tonight at Newly Branded Rose Garden Club

Financed by a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the rebranded venue now hosts invitation-only gatherings.

FILE - President Donald Trump, center, stands with Judge Amy Coney Barrett as they arrive for a news conference to announce Barrett as his nominee to the Supreme Court, Sept. 26, 2020 in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie watches from fourth row from front on far right. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
FILE - Workers prepare the Rose Garden for a dinner to be hosted by President Donald Trump, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
President Donald Trump sits with Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., left, and Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, at a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Members of Congress listen as President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • Wednesday’s event marks continued use of the stone-paved space for select White House dinners with senior officials.
  • The patio project cost about $2 million and was paid for by the Trust for the National Mall, according to reporting.
  • The redesign replaced the lawn with white stone pavers, Mar-a-Lago–style umbrellas and a new speaker system, and the White House says the president plans to entertain there frequently.
  • Invitations so far have gone largely to political allies, business executives and administration officials, reflecting a tightly curated guest list.
  • Recent changes linked to the broader makeover include a reported Presidential Walk of Fame along the West Wing and an East Wing ballroom project estimated at $250 million, with CBS reporting about $200 million raised.