Trump's opulent return: Gold makeover for the Oval Office
Donald Trump, after assuming the office of the President of the USA, 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.
Donald Trump, upon his return to the White House, decided to make substantial changes to the Oval Office decor. The President introduced numerous gold elements that reflect his personal tastes. Among the new decorations are gold figurines, medals on the mantelpiece, and rococo-style mirrors. There is also a gold-plated paperweight with Trump's name on it.
The Oval Office features gold eagles on side tables and cherubs brought from Mar-a-Lago. Even the TV remote control has been adorned with gold. The room also contains a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, referring to the USA's co-hosting of the tournament next year.
How the appearance of the official workplace of U.S. Presidents differs between Joe Biden's and Donald Trump's presidencies is shown in the above post on the 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 emphasises 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, such as Joe Biden and Barack Obama, who preferred more modern works by American artists.
