(CNN) Melania Trump will oversee a renovation of the White House Rose Garden, overhauling the iconic greenspace adjacent to the Oval Office and West Wing, according to a source familiar with the first lady's plan. President Donald Trump has used the Rose Garden more frequently in recent weeks as a space to hold news conferences . The Rose Garden renovation will be financed with private donations, according to two sources familiar with the project. The Rose Garden has in the decades since hosted numerous presidential events, from ceremonies to announcements and celebrations. "The Rose Garden has become a symbol of the American presidency much like the Resolute desk in the Oval Office.

Source: CNN July 27, 2020 11:03 UTC