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Melania Unveils Mansion-Shaped White House Hive, Boosts Honey Production

4/24/2026

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A mansion-shaped beehive was placed on the White House South Lawn.
First lady Melania Trump announced the hive adds two colonies to the honey program.
The hive should raise annual honey output by about 30 pounds, increasing total production to 230 pounds for White House use and food-bank donations.
The Trust for the National Mall funds the expansion of a program that began in 2009 and supports about 70,000 bees.

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Story summary

A mansion-shaped beehive was placed on the White House South Lawn.
First lady Melania Trump announced the hive adds two colonies to the honey program.
The hive should raise annual honey output by about 30 pounds, increasing total production to 230 pounds for White House use and food-bank donations.
The Trust for the National Mall funds the expansion of a program that began in 2009 and supports about 70,000 bees.