Trumps Bold Portrait Replaces Obamas at the White House

Key Points

• • The White House has replaced Barack Obama's official portrait with a painting of Donald Trump, depicting him after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.
• • The Trump painting shows him bloodied, with his fist raised, symbolizing strength during his campaign.
• • This artwork has been placed in the Grand Foyer, a prominent location traditionally reserved for recent presidents' portraits.
• • Obama's portrait has been relocated to a spot previously occupied by George W. Bush's portrait.
• • The switch was announced via a brief video on social media, highlighting new artwork at the White House.
• • Former President Joe Biden does not yet have an official portrait displayed.
• • The decision to move portraits is at the president’s discretion, as noted by former White House officials.
• • The Trump painting was created based on iconic photographs taken shortly after the assassination attempt at a rally in July 2024.
• • The move echoes Trump's previous decisions to change portrait placements during his first term.
• • Official portraits of Trump and the First Lady are being prepared for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, funded by private donations.
• • The painting was hung without significant ceremony, and details about its artist and funding remain unclear.
• • The White House Historical Association has been involved in managing presidential portraits since the 1960s.