Gold, gold, and more gold: All of the changes Trump has made to the Oval Office
President Donald Trump has redecorated the Oval Office with gold-themed furnishings, military flags, and historical portraits during his second term. The renovations also extend to the White House grounds, including the Rose Garden and the East Wing.
Why it matters
The aesthetic changes reflect the personal style and branding of the President, which often serves as a point of public and political discourse regarding the office's decorum.
Gold decorations in President Donald Trump's Oval Office. Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS President Donald Trump is redecorating the Oval Office in his second, non-consecutive term. He's added numerous gold furnishings, some taken from Mar-a-Lago and the White House collection. He has also added portraits of past presidents, military flags, and a new rug. Gold eagles. Gold cherubs. Gold appliqués. Gold signage. Under President Donald Trump, the Oval Office is looking more and more like the gilded Grand Ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago estate. In addition to gold furnishings and accents, Trump has also added military flags, numerous pieces of artwork, and a button on his desk that summons a staffer with a Diet Coke. The transformation is one of many White House changes and renovations that Trump is carrying out during his second, non-consecutive term.
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