President Donald Trump plans to cut down a southern magnolia tree believed to have been planted by former President Andrew Jackson. (Getty Images)
The historic tree will be chopped down in coming days, and Trump wrote that it will be replaced "by another, very beautiful tree."
"The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other high and noble purposes!!!" the president added.
Jackson, who served as president from 1829 to 1837, reportedly planted two magnolia trees near the White House in honor of his wife Rachel, who died in 1828. But according to the National Park Service's (NPS) website, the trees' connection to Old Hickory is debatable.
"Historical photographic documentation shows that magnolias first appeared at this location near the South Portico in the 1860s, still the trees are attributed to President Jackson," the agency explained.
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The magnolia tree's wood will be repurposed, according to President Trump. (iStock)
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"He is trying to lie his head off and rewrite or destroy history!" a Trump critic wrote. "The tree is much more important than Trump will EVER be!"
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