Macron’s tree dies on White House lawn

A ceremonial oak given to President Trump by Emmanuel Macron has died a year after the pair planted it on the White House lawn.

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Published Tuesday 02 July 2019 - 11:34 Modified Tuesday 02 July 2019 - 11:34

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The tree was “a reminder” of the ties binding the US and France 100 years after US troops fought in the First World War. Mr Macron said a new tree would be sent.

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