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Kremlin-Commissioned Trump Portrait Unveiled, Now Displayed in White House

The painting, depicting Trump's resilience after surviving a 2024 assassination attempt, symbolizes diplomatic intentions and replaces Obama’s portrait in the Grand Foyer.

The Kremlin-commissioned artwork by Nikas Safronov shows Trump raising his fist on stage after the failed assassination attempt at his Butler, Pennsylvania rally in July 2024.
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Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted the portrait to Donald Trump in March 2025, delivered by envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • The artwork, created by renowned Russian artist Nikas Safronov, shows Trump raising his fist after the July 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
  • Safronov emphasized Trump’s bravery, incorporating blood and scars to symbolize his resilience and unity with America.
  • The portrait now hangs in the White House Grand Foyer, replacing Barack Obama’s official portrait, a move drawing bipartisan attention.
  • Safronov revealed that Putin described the painting as a step toward improving U.S.–Russia relations, highlighting its symbolic diplomatic purpose.