Just over a week ago, Reuters reported that French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the special relationship between the United States and France during his state visit to Washington last week by planting a tree with President Donald Trump on the grounds of the White House.

White House photographers noticed the tree was gone days after it had been planted. Mystery ensued. 🙂

In fact, the tree had been dug up not long after it was planted. It was put in quarantine, according to U.S. and French officials. The problem: parasites on the tree could spread to other plants on White House property.

“It was actually a special favor from Trump to France to be able to plant the tree the day of the president’s visit,” an official from Macron’s office said.

“Since then, it has returned to quarantine and will soon be replanted in the White House gardens” the official said, adding: “Don’t worry, the tree is doing very well”. 🙂

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My apologies for lack of posting last week – this is due to illness. Hoping that normal service will be resumed asap!