The Rose Garden has been a key tool for White House communications operations for decades, often used as the backdrop for the signing of major pieces of legislation. The perception is very important.”For Mr. Trump, it has also served as a venue for declaring victory prematurely. After the House voted to repeal most of the Affordable Care Act in May 2017, Mr. Trump staged a Rose Garden celebration with about 100 Republican lawmakers in attendance. Since he entered office, Mr. Trump has favored backdrops that portray strength. But the Rose Garden is one of the few outdoor venues he controls unilaterally.

Source: New York Times May 19, 2019 09:00 UTC