Trump Replaces Obama Portrait With Painting of Himself in White House
The White House has replaced former President Barack Obama’s portrait in the Grand Foyer with a dramatic new painting of Donald Trump, depicting the aftermath of last year’s assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Unveiled in a video on X (formerly Twitter), the artwork shows a bloodied Trump raising his fist defiantly, flanked by Secret Service agents—a moment that has become symbolic of his 2024 campaign. The caption simply read, “Some new artwork at the White House.”
Obama’s portrait has been moved to a different wall, previously occupied by George W. Bush’s image, which is now placed near a staircase. Trump, who still lacks an official oil portrait from his first term, has made similar changes before—once relocating portraits of Clinton and Bush to less prominent spots.
The update has drawn strong reactions, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene applauding the change. It’s part of Trump’s ongoing effort to reshape the White House’s symbolic imagery during his return to office.