A magnolia tree reportedly planted near the White House's South Portico by former President Andrew Jackson is to be removed, according to President Donald Trump, who said it is a safety hazard.

An enormous tree known as the Jackson Magnolia which has shaded the White House’s South Portico for the majority of US presidencies will be taken down this week, Donald Trump said Sunday. Arborists have struggled for years to keep alive the sickly southern magnolia,

A magnolia tree former President Andrew Jackson planted at the White House almost two centuries ago will be removed as