Painting of President Donald Trump after the assassination attempt, Photo Credit: Molly Ploofkins/X
Trump’s History of Portrait Moves
During his first term, Trump relocated the portraits of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to less visible areas. Now, Obama’s portrait has taken Bush’s former spot, while Bush’s has been moved to a staircase nearby. Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields posted a photo of the new setup on Friday afternoon.
Portrait Sparks Strong Reactions
Capitol Hill quickly reacted to the swap. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reposted a before-and-after image with one simple caption: “Much better.”
Interestingly, Trump still lacks an official oil portrait from his first term. That honor usually takes place under a successor’s administration. When asked during Biden’s term, officials directed reporters to the White House Historical Association, which oversees the commissioning process.
Not Trump’s First Portrait Controversy
This isn’t the first time Trump has made headlines over portraits. In January, a painting of former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley vanished from the Pentagon. And just last month, Trump asked for his own portrait to be removed from the Colorado statehouse—a request that was quickly granted.
A President Reshaping Symbolism
As Trump settles into his second term, he’s reshaping the symbols within the White House—one portrait at a time.
