Bee Best

.@FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP announced the expansion of the @WhiteHouse honey program with the addition of a newly installed and fully functioning beehive on the South Lawn.

Hand-crafted by a local artisan in the image of the White House, the beautiful, new hive will add two new bee… pic.twitter.com/5lJpdzXcRY

— Office of the First Lady (@FirstLadyOffice) April 24, 2026

… colonies to the existing two colonies that already produce the signature White House honey. 🍯 🐝

I love this! 🐝+💐=🍯 pic.twitter.com/0LCgPaUfOU

— Leslie Bayer (Mama Bayer) (@ljbayer13) April 24, 2026

The new @WhiteHouse bee hive is expected to increase annual honey production by an estimated 30 pounds, allowing for even greater use in preparing White House culinary dishes, serving as official gifts from the @POTUS and @FLOTUS, and supporting charitable donations of healthy… pic.twitter.com/c6Q48T6Cg8

— Office of the First Lady (@FirstLadyOffice) April 24, 2026

… foods to local food kitchens.

The installation will support the existing colonies in pollinating the nearby @WhiteHouse Kitchen Garden, Flower Cutting Garden, and vegetation on the National Mall. It will also serve as an educational feature, offering potential opportunities for visitors on the South Lawn to… pic.twitter.com/cx7IQx0eZS

— Office of the First Lady (@FirstLadyOffice) April 24, 2026

… get a closer look at a working colony and learn about pollination and food production firsthand.