A $200 million ballroom at the White House isn’t a legacy—it’s a monument to ego. Proposed under the guise of grandeur, it threatens to overwrite the quiet dignity of a space that once symbolized diplomacy, restraint, and civic tradition. The Rose Garden was never just landscaping. It was a historical stage. And it deserves to be restored. The Rose Garden has hosted presidents addressing the nation, foreign leaders forging alliances, and everyday Americans receiving the recognition they deserve. It was a place where power met humility—where the presidency remembered it was borrowed, not owned. Replacing it with a ballroom signals … Continue reading From Ballroom to Rose Garden: Restore the Presidency, Not Just the Grounds