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A man walks on dried grass in a park, amid drought conditions in London, in London, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

President Donald Trump loves talking about grass, even in settings where such a topic might seem out of place. Since returning to the White House a year and a half ago, he has spoken about grass at least 45 times in public events or interviews. That adds up to at least once every 12 days. Trump often relates his knowledge of grass to his ownership of golf courses, claiming to be an expert. Most often, his comments focus on the efforts he is leading to beautify Washington, including plans to revamp grass in the city's parks and install a patio area on the White House lawn near the Rose Garden.