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Trump Touts 24-Karat Oval Office Makeover, Says Foreign Leaders 'Freak Out'

The White House says the president personally paid for the gold to signal prosperity.

Overview

  • In a Truth Social post, President Trump claimed the Oval Office and Cabinet Room feature high‑quality 24‑karat gold and said visitors "freak out" at the sight.
  • Trump shared a quiet video showing gold moldings laid out for installation inside the White House.
  • Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the redesign as "the Golden Office for the Golden Age."
  • A White House spokesperson said Trump bought the gold himself and framed the aesthetic as a statement of success and vision.
  • Online sleuths have pointed to apparent retail look‑alikes for some trim, with the authenticity of those claims unresolved, while critics question the priorities reflected by the lavish décor.