A mystery is brewing at the White House about what happened to the oak tree President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron planted there last week.
The sapling was a gift from Macron on the occasion of his state visit.
News photographers snapped away on Monday as Trump and Macron shovelled dirt on to the tree during a ceremonial planting on the South Lawn. By the end of the week, the tree was gone from the lawn. A pale patch of grass was left in its place.
The White House hasn't offered an explanation.
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The oak sprouted at a World War I battle site that became part of US Marine Corps legend.
About 2000 US troops died in the June 1918 Battle of Belleau Wood, fighting a German offensive.
