Trump's lavish touch: Gold accents redefine oval office decor
After assuming the office of the U.S. President, Donald Trump introduced significant changes to the decor of the Oval Office. In a word: opulence. A clear difference between the room's setup now and during Joe Biden's presidency can be seen in two photos published by an Associated Press reporter at the White House.
Upon his return to the White House, Donald Trump decided to make substantial changes to the Oval Office decor. The President introduced numerous gold elements to reflect his personal taste. New decorations include gold figurines, medals on the mantelpiece, and rococo-style mirrors. There is also a gold-plated paperweight featuring Trump's name.
The Oval Office also showcases gold eagles on side tables and cherubs brought from Mar-a-Lago. Even the TV remote control has been adorned with gold. The room includes a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, acknowledging the USA's co-hosting of the tournament next year.
The contrasting appearances of the official workplace of U.S. Presidents during Joe Biden's and Donald Trump's presidencies are evident in the above post on platform X by a reporter from the Associated Press at the White House.
New decorations and memorabilia
Trump also introduced many new photos and memorabilia, including portraits of former presidents such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The Resolute Desk once again features the button for ordering Diet Coke, along with a bust of Winston Churchill.
The President does not intend to stop with changes to the Oval Office. He also plans to transform the Rose Garden and build a new ballroom modelled after the one in Versailles. Trump emphasizes that these projects allow him to pursue his passion for real estate.
The changes introduced by Trump contrast with the minimalist style of his predecessors, like Joe Biden and Barack Obama, who preferred more modern works by American artists.
