The White House recently moved former President Barack Obama’s official portrait to a new location in the East Room and replaced it with a painting of President Donald Trump with his fist raised in the air, inspired by a photo from a campaign event after an assassination attempt. The switch was unveiled in a video posted online, stating, “Some new artwork at the White House.” This move breaks tradition, as the most recent presidents typically have their portraits in this spot.
Former President Joe Biden, who left office in January, does not yet have an official portrait, and Trump does not have one from his first term either. During his first term, Trump also rearranged the positions of portraits of former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The White House Historical Association is typically involved in acquiring portraits of presidents and first ladies.
The replacement of Obama’s portrait with Trump’s has garnered attention, with some Republicans, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, expressing enthusiasm for the new decor. Trump has been involved in other portrait-related events recently, such as demanding the removal of a painting of himself from the Colorado State House and the disappearance of a portrait of former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mark Milley from the Pentagon. The White House also repositioned George W. Bush’s portrait, with Obama’s now occupying its former spot.
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