Donald Trump actually said...

"The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other high and noble purposes!!!"

"If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia's fault - which it might not be... I am going to put secondary tariffs... on all oil coming..."

"the bad news is that everything must come to an end, and this tree is in terrible condition, a very dangerous safety hazard"

"a lot of people would like me to"